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this is what I did - and I'll have to do it again soon, but it helped a lot for a while:
- start with the Promotions tab and click through the most recent pages to see who you're getting the most emails from
- determine what's essential and what isn't
- unsubscribe from the spammiest newsletters
- enter the company name in your search bar, select all unread emails, and delete
- repeat for the rest of the non-essential companies in Promotions and do the same for the Social tab
then when you're done all that, you'll have a ton more space left. you can use this trick to delete all unread emails older than a certain date - if it's been a year and you haven't ever clicked it, then you won't ever do it and you can clear up the space.
in the future, try to make a habit of checking your email and flagging/starring the important ones when they pop up. you can also set up notifications from important senders like your family, close friends, employer, government agencies, whatever.
then make sure you don't accidentally subscribe to newsletters when you sign up for stuff, it's great to have a throwaway email for stuff like that so it doesn't clog up your main "official" email.
hope this helps!
Regarding autism you can start here for example. For the wider aspect of what we lost when we broke up with nature I recommend the classic book Food of the gods by ethnobotanist Terence McKenna. The starting point is psychedelic plants but it's really a book about communication and dialogue between primitive humans and nature and how it influenced our intellectual and genetic evolution.
Once upon a time I too hyperfocused on pancake recipes. After 5 years of trying different recipes, it all culminated into this masterpiece:
- 2 cups Bisquick (yellow box, in baking aisle)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (yup, really - this is where the magic happens!)
- ½ cup Milk (I prefer whole, personally)
- 2 eggs
Mix until just combined (I use a cheat tool to mix). Cook on a non-stick skillet preheated to medium & sprayed with Pam spray. This batter is thick, so it won't bubble up like normal, so you have to keep an eye on how done the under-side is before flipping. Now enjoy the best pancakes of your life!
If you have an android phone, you can use live transcribe: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe
It basically runs the Google voice recognition constantly and displays it in a text document. It's really great for adhd and poor hearing, since you can just scroll up the transcript for stuff you missed.
Regarding ADHD specifically, ADHD: A Hunter in a Farmer's World by Thom Hartman is also a great read. It discusses the hunter/ farmer theory in great detail.
these things have been a life saver for me. push the day button for the first dose that day, then '2' and '3' buttons up top for that days 2nd and 3rd dose. doesn't do anything to remind you to take em, but at least you know if you did take them already
you could get one of those little TEC (thermo-electric cooling) cup holders that can alternatively heat or cool the platform. They really don't do much but they can definitely buy you some time.
I'm thinking something like this: https://www.amazon.com/-/en/dp/B07BSDR5RZ
TimerCap Automatically Displays Time Since Last Opened - Built-in Stopwatch Smart Pill Bottle Cap Medication Reminder Case (Qty 2 - Standard 1.8 oz White Opaque Bottles) EZ -Twist/CRC https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZ6TL2S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_F0HMHG3VMV19CD2H88FF
Here's a link for all my homies dealing with sensory overload. It's a customisable grey noise generator and it helps a lot for when surroundings are too much.
The best notes/tasks apps have widgets! I've been using Tasks.org for to-dos and shopping lists, and it's so handy being able to have them on my home screen.
Are you reading this? Click this link right now and add to cart: Ezy Dose Travel (7-Day) Pill, Medicine, Vitamin Organizer Box | Weekly, Daily Planner | Large Compartments | Colored Lids https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000532OS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_K13JAZRKYQ8F5VBV222Q
There you go, a day or two from now your problem will be solved.
I've never actually done it, but I've had enough panicked mornings where I wasn't sure if I'd taken my Adderal or my Ambien (or oh God, the reverse) that I bought a geriatric command center worthy - monthly- pill sorter.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0061SVMO8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Honestly I really really love this thing. It means that I only need to hyper focus on pill sorting roughly once a month instead of every week (or worse every day when I never got around to loading my weeklies)
This one specifically! Haha, I really hate cooking so I just do it all at once.
Edit: i can't reddit
I just found a book titled "Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.: Stopping the Rollar Coaster When Someone You Love Has Attention Deficit Disorder". I can't recommend it yet, but am really hoping this it the book I can give to those I love as a users manual for my brain.
I listen to them now, using text-to-speech stuff like in the Firefox reader. I also do the same with long reddit posts by copy and pasting them into a site like this: https://www.naturalreaders.com/online/
I use Mailstrom. It allows you to delete emails in batches based on different groupings (sender, subject, shopping, time, size etc.) and also unsubscribe. When my mail is getting out of control I go in and delete a couple hundred in a few minutes. It’s actually quite satisfying.
Edited: To add the link https://mailstrom.co/ (non affiliate). They have a free trial.
It helps me to set a alarm on my phone like "16:00 -> Serious Time" where I check https://habitica.com/ and check off my daylies I did and try to spend 20 + minutes doing something on my "todo" which usually consists of piss easy things like "google telephone number of doctor" and replace it with "call doctor" which I might or might not do then or when I feel like it.
This usually works until I got holidays and then I forget it until my life starts crumbling and then I start again.
I think the trick here is for me the smaller I can break down the stuff I need to do the easier it is for me to actually do it. If I write todos which are huge like "find a job" I'll look at it and think of all the things I might do or can do or should do and do none.
Edit: also setting up like timed todos works for me. Like "call doctor thursday 11am" because on monday it's far enough for me to not procrastinate making the decision to set up the target date, It feels like I actually did something on monday and it pressures me into doing it friday thanks to a bad conscience.
Audiobooks for life. If your in America and have a smart phone, download libby and connect your library card. Free audio books downloaded right to your phone. Don Quixote is a big recommend. It's a classic and filled with small myth like stories. Also it's a big book, so if feels good to finish.
And for you ADHD, here's the link to libby:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby
You're on your own for the library card
Less typing and more convenience. In an app there are premade shopping items that you can easily add to your list just by tapping on them. And you can create your own. Once you got them into your shopping bag, you tap on them and they move away. And when you buy the same things regularly you can just go to the list of previously added items and just tap on them to add them again. Much quicker and easier than typing in a note app. I use That Shopping List which is free and simple.
Get a shopping list app on your phone. I use That Shopping List which is pretty awesome. It lets you connect your list with other people who can contribute to it, you can have different lists for different stores, custom shopping items and more. And once you've marked something on the list, it moves away from the list which makes it neat and tidy and there's a section with previous items that makes it easy to add things that you buy on a regular basis.
i recently bought a clock with a built in sound machine. it has a bunch of sounds to choose from (for example rain, forest w/ cricket noises, ocean w/ crashing waves, just plain white noise,), and it has literally saved me. worth every penny!!
edit: found the link! https://www.amazon.com/Recharged-Temperature-Soothing-Projection-Smartphone/dp/B06WW6W4KW/ref=sr\_1\_5?dchild=1&keywords=homedics+sound+machine+alarm+clock&qid=1626023795&sr=8-5
Like this sort of thing? Except the whole pack at once
Being stuck on my phone was actually seriously affecting my life. So there were two android apps I used:
AppBlock - Customizable with many features. Notably you can set it so that you can't uninstall it without a pin code, so you can have a friend set one in secret if you don't trust yourself (which you shouldn't.)
Off The Grid - the nuclear option that I had to resort to because I kept disabling AppBlock. Only allows you to make phone calls, use the camera, and use one app of your choice (I allowed my texting app.) You can watch an ad (which can be permanently disabled) or pay them $1 to unlock your phone, and pay subscription to allow more apps. There's no way I'm paying someone else to unlock my own phone, so it's really effective.
Because I won't lock down my phone myself, I schedule the app to do it until I get to work. Turns out there's a lot you can do in the mornings before work when you're not a slave to your phone/reddit. It sucks the first couple of times but I've gotten used to it.
Meditation can also help you be able to see your thoughts more objectively and make it easier to pull back something before it's completely submerged.
Something that helped me a lot instead of putting on a timer for 5 minutes, I use this app to put on a infinite counter that counts up until I stop it. It makes me feel less like I'm "doing my time" and more like I'm just doing what I feel like at that time.
I've also noticed I can get into it quicker because I'm not just waiting for the chime to tell me the timer's up
Two types of meditation I've found helpful
- Breath in and out and count that as 1, then do that until you can get to 10, if you catch yourself lost in thought start at 1 again and keep doing that for as long as you want.
- Focus on the sounds around you, or focus on the feelings in your body and when you notice you're thinking of something just bring your attention back to what you were focusing on.
Meditation is basically just discipline for your brain, it may reduce your "monkey mind" but it's more likely to allow you to notice when you start thinking about something else allowing you to pull yourself back quicker
OG meme: https://tinyurl.com/wqzahxf
text format: me sitting in the back row of the classroom drinking the iced coffee that made me late while not retaining any information whatsoever
Ever try one of the kids chore charts? It looks silly but it might be just silly enough. Something like this:
I get them from Amazon in bulk. I'm currently using this pack. I cannot muster the executive functioning to brush my teeth with the normal supplies. And these are cheaper than dental work from not taking care of my teeth.
This is bad for foot and toe fungus, better to be barefoot as much as possible. Just use shoes like this that you can easily put off and on again without having to deal with socks and tying. They are great for driving, errands, hiking, or walking through water.
this book by him comes highly recommended from people.
A lot of his talks are available online. this one in particular is good and broken up into smaller chunks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzhbAK1pdPM&list=PLzBixSjmbc8eFl6UX5_wWGP8i0mAs-cvY
they also sell little resettable push button things you can put on the bottle if you don't like needing to put em in a pill case every week. also this style of em that look a bit less goofy but cost more
They sell it in more colors through Amazon:
Dude it was an exaggeration. Don't compare yourself. It was to make a point. I am of the understanding that we see the world differently and that's fine. I don't believe this just to make myself feel better. And I also don't believe the majority of the world has to change to suit my needs. We can't change to accommodate every single " disorder".
Ned Hallowell see ADHD more as a trait, not a disorder. It can be harnessed for good. It doesn't have to bring us down. ADHDers are SUPER funny because we see things that others don't.
You will definitely have a trait that makes you stand out. Find that passion and gift my friend. Let me offer you some resources I think may help. This Robert Greene book will change your life. The first part helps you find your purpose
The main point guys isn't about the exact score. It's about when you do your best and the work is great, but, for some reason, it's never good enough for your parents. Will this lead to ADHD ? Not necessarily. Can the harmful message that even almost perfect actions/work are not good enough affect you at your core? Most certainly
One or two commentors would do well to listen to people like William Dodson, Thomas E. Brown, Edward Hallowell, Gabor Maté, etc to see how this works.
Check out Maté's book even -https://www.amazon.com/Scattered-Minds-Origins-Attention-Disorder/dp/1785042211/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=V8AZPEVVUPJQ&keywords=gabor+Mat%C3%A9+adhd&qid=1667844722&sprefix=gabor+mat%C3%A9+adhd%2Caps%2C294&sr=8-1
Remember, they're just memes. We DON'T need to read them 100% literally and argue with the poster every time. This is actually a way for ADHDers to try to get a dopamine fix - fighting and arguing
Thankfully 99.9% of you are sweet af 👍🙏🤙
Cara, sua história é minha. Até hoje eu sofro. Mas tô lendo sobre e aprendendo.
Never had that problem with these
Haha yeah 😂👍 I'm listening to an audiobook ATM about ADHDers " your brain isn't broken"
I listen and I'm like " fuck that's me! "
How many mg did you take that day then in total?
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Get one of these and it won't feel like a chore but more like just a new part of your routine.
I have been 100% compliant with my meds for months every since I got this pill dispenser. There's something about pushing the lever and hearing it turn that reminds me of getting a toy or something?
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these things. they’re quite easy to just 3D print but dk anyone who has one.
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I think this it. My copy was from a library and had a different cover.
you can get them in 6x6” sheets and cut them with scissors to fit your needs. they won’t have the invisible edges like the fancy ones but it’s much more economical. also you can get the invisible cosrx patches in bulk quantities on ebay for about 10¢ a patch which isn’t too bad if you need some for going out.
The book “Deep Work” by Cal Newport will explain what that is. It’s actually worth a read because there are value to be extracted from that shit. It actually does apply and help with ADHD because it helps eliminate distractions while you are trying to be engaged and focused on whatever it is you are working on. Don’t knock it before you try it.
https://www.amazon.com/AUVON-iMedassist-Compartments-Supplements-Medication/dp/B07794YMY7
Something like this might help, then you just have to remember what day it is. And remember to refill on the last day. And remember that it exists.
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That style works great for me on big-picture things like chores and cooking. One note is just for detailed notes and reference materials.
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One thing that I have wanted to try that you might find an upgrade to your system is using a touchscreen as a white board surface. I could have multiple whiteboards and just flip through them. Here is a cheap example if you're curious.
If you have android, it's under Settings -> Accessibility -> Live Transcribe
If it's not built in, the Play Store link is: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe
Microsoft's translate app on android can do it as well (set both languages to English maybe?)
Big thing will be as Google Glass-like devices start launching again so you don't need your phone out for it.
I don't wear socks because this helps my foot fungus not to keep growing and growing and encompassing my entire foot and spreading up my leg. At home my feet are bear. When I go out, I wear these. I can just slip them on, no socks, no tying shoelaces, safe/comfortable to drive in.
The guy I saw actually mentioned you can buy the whole thing - a motion sensor connected to LEDs - and just taped it to his whiteboard.
I searched and found this on amazon with "motion sensor rgb led"
I have so many, but the two I use now are a Refutuna Hard Shell Laptop Backpack and a TVA small men's bag from the "Loki" series that Hot Topic sold when the show came out.
ADD is a spectrum, just like Down syndrome, while you could have had a long and difficult road for your masters, I had a long and difficult road just to get my bachelor’s degree (took me about 6 years and 3 different colleges) and I was diagnosed in 1st grade. While I had some support from my parents (I did struggle with the “you have so much potential” and “you need to figure out a system that works for you”) but they got a tutor for my school work but they ended up just doing the work with me instead of teaching or exploring with me ways to do school to benefit me. I didn’t realize until I was fired from my second job the impact ADD has on my day to day life. I was always told as a kid that ADD was just attention issues and only a school thing. One thing I found really useful was a book called: the ADHD effect on marriage. (Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MRBEAG?ref=KC_GS_GB_US )
For todo lists, my chalkboard in the kitchen has helped. Stuff still sits there for months — but stuff taking 3 months to get done is still better than how things worked before the chalkboard.
For things like groceries, we have a magnetic notepad like this, and a magnetic pen basket like this on our fridge so we can quickly add stuff to it. It works great unless of course I forget to bring it with me to the store. Luckily my wife's usually able to text me a photo of it in those cases.
Alternatively, something we used to do was make a list on Trello using a checklist on a single card. I'm sure there's other apps that are probably better suited to the task, but the great thing we found was that we could
- order the list for how we walked through the store (produce first, then meats, then bread, etc.), and
- check things off as we put stuff in our cart, and
- reuse the list each week by just clearing the checkboxes.
That last one was clutch as it meant fewer times coming home without something that we usually bought every week but forgot to add to the paper list.
Et voilà my friend
Don’t know what they’re worth, but I might give it a try myself
That's similar to the three-a-day that I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XF1F5FM
When searching Amazon for "monthly pill organizer", I also saw once a day and four times a day options, if anyone needs those.
The pomodoro technique pretty much breaks your work down into 20 minute periods with breaks in between them. So you focus on something for 20 and then are immediately able to take a break or look up whatever thoughts came to your mind during that period, etc. and then you go back into the 20 minute period. I’m ADHD inattentive type so this works well for me because I’m able to do work while being able to look up whatever distracting thoughts come to mind. Here’s an article about it & there are free pomodoro timers in app stores which is nice https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique
Absolutely!!! Whatever works. No shame in my game. I can’t do xr, so I have to stagger throughout the day, really inconvenient for a time traveler lol.
LiveFine 28-Day Automatic Pill... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KJHKSP1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
The price? Shouldn't be that much. The one I got was only like $12.
All of my vitamins are gummies so I don't put them in the box, but I keep them next to the box in order to remember them. Plus, they're gummies so I want to eat them.
In case people are looking for resources, here's what I've enjoyed and found useful. YMMV.
There's a poorly translated Japanese app called Abacus App [playstore] that is not without its problems, but the sums it gives you are actually really good for scaffolding your learning, demonstrating different skills in addition and subtraction. I paid for that, as the later lessons are worth it. I'm doing lvl7 now, and my brain hasn't quite caught up.
I've found Soroban Exam to be really useful, as well.
There's a poorly translated Japanese app called Abacus App [playstore] that is not without its problems, but the sums it gives you are actually really good for scaffolding your learning, demonstrating different skills in addition and subtraction. I paid for that, as the later lessons are worth it. I'm doing lvl7 now, and my brain hasn't quite caught up.
I've found Soroban Exam to be really useful, as well.
(Sold out on Amazon.ca right now, but this is the one I got and I love it. Maybe go check their main site.) There are cheaper ones with less niche features/cooking styles, and bigger ones as well.
I find index cards better, I don't like notebooks because you can't easily just rip a page out if you think it's shit, made a mistake or are just jotting temporary notes like a shopping list or reminder, personally I use one of these with this pen. Personally the more disposable, portable, and re-organizable it is the more likely I am to use it and you can always place old cards into a draw, an organizer or box for later review.
I have a really nice leather travellers notebook but I find I rarely use it because most of the time if I need a pen and paper it's for jotting down things that will be meaningless in a weeks time and I don't like wasting pages.
I found this was the case for me until I started using this one
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This shit is so foul and bitter I could never get an acquired taste for it like every other brand
There's a running joke among cyclists that the optimum number of bikes to own is n+1, where n = the number of bikes you currently own. I own three ($3200 road bike, $3600 full squish trail bike, $700 hybrid / commuter) and I'd love to own at least three more (high end gravel bike, $5000ish, a $1500ish 27.5 hardtail, and a $2000ish touring bike).
Had to buy and install this on my patio 68"L Wave Bike Rack, Black, Flange Mount, 7-Bike Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0199RNB0U/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_0T4P4RSPHKD36GDEBNHK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 just to have a place to keep me and my partner's bikes.
This is the one I got. Stickers are optional so no numbers to lose your mind over, colorful so it's not overwhelmingly the same, it's BIG so it doesn't become wallpaper. Big enough capsules to fit gummies, too.
Pro tip: get yourself a thermos cup. I have this one and it is so great. Once I’ve managed to make the tea it stays hot for HOURS.
Holy shit. I do this exactly. I'm finally improving and I credit one specific product for letting my skin calm down enough after I irritate it to stop the cycle- this Bioderma stuff.
I highly recommend going to r/skincareaddiction and following a routine. I took about 3 months and I noticed a huge improvement, but I also have super dry skin that heals slowly.
Good luck!
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So it's $21 now but I really like it! It won't warm up a cold cup but it's enough heat to keep coffee a pleasant drinking temp!
Greetings! I am the tutoring services coordinator for a community college medical education campus. I recommend pouring your energy into learning how you learn best. Your program will be an info dump. Spending time getting to know .etacognitive approaches to learning will help you identify your effective learning and transfer strategies.
Spend the time reading Saundra McGuire's Teach Yourself To Learn. It is a breezy read and will set a foundation.
Here https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Yourself-How-Learn-Strategies/dp/1620367564?ref_=d6k_applink_bb_dls
I set up all my subscriptions in a tracker app and seeing the weekly/yearly cost of some things convinced me to cancel a bunch of them immediately.
There's also something about seeing them all compared to each other, like how Netflix was the most expensive monthly service of any kind when I only watch it for certain shows, kind of helped judge value better.
If you're on Android, I really recommend giving it a shot! There's probably an iOS equivalent too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.simolation.subscriptionmanager
Haha that's awesome! I'm the complete opposite of Alton Brown...I LOVE quality uni-taskers! Like, I just picked up this amazing egg separator:
I do a lot of eggs (breakfast, baking, sauces, etc.) & have been through a few other separators without much luck. This one works AWESOME! All it does is separate out the yolk from the white, but it's such a huge frustration-saver in the kitchen!!
My significant other gets these thin felt covered hangars.
Maybe that'd help.
Amazon Basics Slim, Velvet, Non-Slip Suit Clothes Hangers, Black/Silver - Pack of 100 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MAZ6ZPN/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_70FBBSP81NXF3AWG9KTE
Website blockers were a life saver when I needed to study in university. I used cold turkey, but that was 10 years ago, so I have no idea how the platform has changed since then. Back then, I’d have to restart my computer to unlock the blocking, which was a good deterrent, and might help you during your zoom lessons. Here’s a list of more in case cold turkey doesn’t suit you.
https://freedom.to/blog/8-website-blockers-for-studying-productivity-focus/
Taking notes on physical paper also helped me. First, I find writing on paper helps my memory more. It also takes more focus, so I’m less likely to get distracted by other things. If you’re worried about missing stuff during lectures while writing, developing shorthand can help notes. I also used livesscribe pens, which combined my writing with recorded audio. This was helpful because I could go back and listen to any parts I didn’t remember. I could also star where I couldn’t understand or daydreamed and missed something and then go back later and listen again. I could use the physical paper, or plug it into my computer and put the notes there.
I was in grad school for the first lockdown of 2020 and had three hour lectures online (that was awful). I started putting headphones in and listening to lectures while I folded laundry or did other light chores. Something that didn’t require much thought but kept my hands busy. You’d think it’d suck, but my dopamine starved brain was excited to do ANYTHING rather than sit and watch zoom for 3 hours.
Zoksi Weekly Pill Organizer 2... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CRP9KD4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have this one. Haven’t had it super long so can’t tell you about the longevity of it. So far so good, though!
You could also just get the cheap variation that is used for keeping your toes apart after painting your toenails. PrettyClaw Toe Separators 4 Colors Pedicure Tool Toe Spacers Toenail Divider Soft Foam Toe Separators for Nail Polish - 24 pieces (12 pairs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VD5B25S/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_A2369W7NQ4N8HR97JN3G
There are things called "yoga toes" which are little jell/rubber toe separators. They look like the things nail technicians use when doing pedicures. But the yoga ones are shaped to fit inside shoes or to wear as you walk around all day. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SVEW9J2/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_X8DHA6N1DM1GTTBARQFB
If anyone would like a recommendation for a pill reminder app, this is the best one I've ever found. I even paid for the full version, because it was worth it to keep track of all my pills (I have a lot). I think it was around $3.99 for the paid version, but you don't need it unless you have more than three different medications you take.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aidareminder.pillreminder
I bought a generic set of these from a local drug store for $5 and it solved this issue! TimerCap Automatically Displays Time Since Last Opened - Built-in Stopwatch Smart Pill Bottle Cap Medication Reminder Case (Qty 2 - Standard 1.8 oz White Opaque Bottles) EZ -Twist/CRC https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZ6TL2S/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_EPQXE11N31H1C4VRRFA3
Women with ADHD: The Strives, Struggles, and Successes of Women Diagnosed With ADHD as Adults – Includes Life-Management Tools to Simplify Your life & 10 ADHD Focus Tips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q6B1V6Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_NNEP5RKNCBFK92NKZ8MT A little at a time. Had the book for two weeks before I could open it up.
Give this a read if you can. It’s literally the only thing I’ve found that helped me with thinking too much.
Just ignore the whole ‘path to spiritual enlightenment’ wording if that isn’t your thing
Similarly, I have a colorful pill organizer for my medicine and vitamins. The tax for me is the effort it takes every Sunday to refill it but I've been able to consistently take my meds and vitamins for a year and a half now!!
And then I put all the inserts on one side and mounted it to the side of the cabinet like this so that I could still put the bottom pieces underneath. It's worked out super well.
Hahaha this is probably true because I’ve been looking and planning on decorations and things for various friends as I offer to bring a cake.
They just don’t know what kind hahaha.
Oh I’m sorry, an ass cake wasn’t an appropriate thing for your fancy dinner party? It wasn’t…that kind of dinner party?
But…thank God for Amazon, too bad it’s OOS: https://www.amazon.com/Pipedream-Booty-Cake-Pan-Silver/dp/B001D20GHG
This thing is awesome. I bought it to put on my night stand to distract me from picking at my scalp. It fits in one hand and is quiet.
It may be worth trying Dental Picks. They're much smaller than they look on packaging, and you just push them straight through at the gum line, versus sliding the floss up.
Or if you don't like those, they now have Floss Picks where the floss is more like a thin ribbon, rather than tiny rope.
Hi - start here: https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Effect-Marriage-Understand-Relationship/dp/1886941971/ref=asc_df_1886941971_nodl/
Seriously, it’s a good foundation. You’ll probably finish it in 1-2 sittings, it’s quick, but lays out steps to better manage the collective shit of everyone involved. Ignore the marriage focus, the skills are effective for any type of close relationship.
Not that I know of but because it was a while ago, you can buy it SD for $9.99 and HD for $12.99 and rent either for $1.99 :)
Yes, I am a software engineer and use it for work. So it’s natural to use it in personal life as well. There is a fee tier. https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/pricing
Gives me just enough or a rush moving stories to done.
So maybe this will help someone else, but I just recently(like a month ago) started using Habitica, and I am floored by how well I'm doing with it lately.
Like now I get a dopamine hit every time I complete a task, and I genuinely have to think about it if I decide to skip a task.
It's literally changed the way I look at completing tasks. Imagine your hyperfocus being on completing tasks so you can level up your character and defeat a boss so you can buy rewards and get your character stats all set up the way you want.
Plus, there's a pretty helpful Guild of ADHD'ers on the app who helped write a few good articles on how to make it work for ADHD better.
Totally not an ad, it's just sort of a hyperfocus of mine right now. :D
I hate how 97% of dishwasher magnets on the market are some variation of this (or at least they were when I was looking for one). Drives me nuts.
Ended up getting a nice dial-style one like this because I needed an "empty" indicator. I like it, it's easy to read and colour-coded.
Seems like I suck at counting sides haha I wasn’t even close. Guess there’s 12 sides.
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Not to be that person, but this isn't really a perfect solution since the problem is with your memory (y'know, having to remember if you've taken the pills), and all this does is add extra steps by requiring you to remember to flip the bottle over when you're done, and then you have to remember to flip it back over before you to go bed.
I don't have one of these yet personally (I'm planning on getting one at some point though), but I've heard good things about these timer cap bottles! They'll display how long it's been since you've last opened the bottle, which is great since you won't have to do anything extra to remember when you last opened it. It'll just say it on the top of the bottle.
If you don't want to pay for the Timer Cap Bottles, this is definitely something you can try since it probably will help some folks. But if you're willing to pay a little bit of money, the Timer Cap Bottles will probably be more convenient of a solution to the whole "Did I remember to take my pills today?" problem.
TL;DR: This solution may not be for everyone, so <em>here is an Amazon link to a bottle with a Timer on the Cap</em> that tells you when you last opened the bottle. It will require much less steps for those who struggle with remembering and keeping routines.
I think this would be as close to the opposite as you can get. but I personally would feel claustrophobic af lol
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I use one similar to this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X1JLVRK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_YYJYZF7DVQQS75GECR8X
I mostly use it to for my pomodoros - 45 minutes of working followed by 15 minutes of rest. I was using timers on my phone but found that I was having trouble transitioning from one task to another. I suspected that was because I would lose track of time and then wanted to "finish this one thing real quick" when the timer would go off. Then I would use that delay as an excuse to delay the next transition, and the next, and by the afternoon the alarms were a mere suggestion that I was ignoring almost completely.
I also use it for when I have an appointment later in the day. Since it only goes up to one hour, I divide my time between NOW and TIME TO GO, and attempt to work within that window. But I allow myself to kinda flit around between whatever my brain decides it's the most fun in the moment. As long as I can see the clock face, I can be mildly productive even in WAITING MODE
Luckily for me I just have the one pill a day (Concerta).
My wife, who takes... a... a true fuckload of pills every day... She uses an app that works very well for her.
She has a bunch of pills taken at multiple schedules. She uses it to keep track of her epilepsy, and migraines, and when she needs to clean her medical equipment. It's pretty nice.