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  • Ha I wish :( It’s a drafty European flat from the 1910s, the bathroom is 1,5 meters by 3 meters and there’s a so called “shame wall” between loo and tub that is a weird wooden privacy panel. A shower curtain would make this tiny room even more cramped unfortunately which is mainly why we never wanted to go to the trouble. That being said, its a nice place during the warner months!



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    11 months ago

    Imagine my displeasure at having to shower without a shower curtain for 2 years. Never bothered to put one up bc I didn’t think I’d live in this apartment for this long… I hate every minute of showering in the winter.

    (Also, it’s not an ADHD thing in my case, the bathroom is a weird shape that doesn’t allow for a simple rod and curtain, I’d have to get a semi custom glass wall installed)





  • Thankfully, I find some of these not fitting as much, like I was lucky enough to fall into jobs where talking and moving around were interpreted as motivation and enthusiasm. The hobbys though, I feel that… Learned to not invest a ton and get used supplies to minimise costs.

    Also a good rule, must be something I can use after crafting it. No (ok, fewer) trinkets to remind me that I abandoned another.hobby, but rather “Hey I made that and its so useful still!”










  • Thanks for your advice! Since getting diagnosed and being more aware of how ADHD brains work, at least I’ve become better at identifying what makes me frustrated or mad.

    Often, it’s the triggers adding up by the end of the day, especially noise and visual commotion drain me. I can control my frustration most of the time (outwardly) but may be grinding my teeth or swearing under my breath, even knowing I am overreacting. I’ve had outbursts though and while only verbal, I feel like shit lashing out at loved ones over nothing. It’s like know I’m overreacting but I can’t stop myself.

    I am trying to take control though, as you suggested. I got some Loop earplugs and NC headphones last year and have been using them daily when I know I’ll be in a stressful situation. My partner knows how I get stressed and doesn’t mind if I pop in the Loops, and I’ve been open about when I start feeling overwhelmed. It’s helped a good bit with the mental drain but meds have been especially helpful for my mood in the evenings.

    Sorry for the wall of text! Adhd made me do it.