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Search results for tag #adhd

[?]ZenHeathen 🇨🇦 [He/Him/His] » 🌐
@ZenHeathen@beige.party

I'm tired of being smarter than my computer. I'm tired of *having to be* smarter than my computer.

Living with and trying to navigate the world has required me to learn so many new things, including the word "interoception". I have now had to require my computer to learn the word interoception, because my spellcheck had no idea it existed.

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    [?]Raphael Kabo [he/him] » 🌐
    @lown@hachyderm.io

    I just found this sticker in my wallet. I've been meaning to put it on my laptop since . Something something irony

    A sticker that says 'I have so much ADHD it should be called AD4K'

    Alt...A sticker that says 'I have so much ADHD it should be called AD4K'

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      [?]DB 🌱💦 [She / Her] » 🌐
      @dbattistella@mstdn.ca

      Here are 5 great tips to break the shame cycle that comes from living with :

      c: adhdthriversss on IG

      1. "Oops" Dance: When you make a mistake, do a 5- second silly dance. Brain can’t maintain shame while body is doing something ridiculous. 2. Friend Rule: Ask yourself: "Would | say this to my best friend if they made this mistake?" If the answer is no, you are not allowed from saying it to yourself.

      Alt...1. "Oops" Dance: When you make a mistake, do a 5- second silly dance. Brain can’t maintain shame while body is doing something ridiculous. 2. Friend Rule: Ask yourself: "Would | say this to my best friend if they made this mistake?" If the answer is no, you are not allowed from saying it to yourself.

      3. Shame Bin: Literally write the mean thought on a piece of paper, crumble it up, and throw it in the trash. The physical act of "tossing" the thought tells your brain it's no longer useful. 4. "Third-Person" Narration: Talk to yourself like a documentary narrator: "| am noticing that [Your Name] is feeling very rejected right now because of a typo." This frees YOU from the feeling.

      Alt...3. Shame Bin: Literally write the mean thought on a piece of paper, crumble it up, and throw it in the trash. The physical act of "tossing" the thought tells your brain it's no longer useful. 4. "Third-Person" Narration: Talk to yourself like a documentary narrator: "| am noticing that [Your Name] is feeling very rejected right now because of a typo." This frees YOU from the feeling.

      5. "B-Minus" Goal: Intentionally do one easy task at a "B- minus" level. Show your brain that the world is fine when you aren't perfect. WHY THIS HELPS: These techniques work because they use Cognitive Defusion. When you treat your thoughts as apart from yourself, you stop the emotional "spill" and can observe the mistake without letting it ruin your self-worth. It is the cruelest ADHD part...

      Alt...5. "B-Minus" Goal: Intentionally do one easy task at a "B- minus" level. Show your brain that the world is fine when you aren't perfect. WHY THIS HELPS: These techniques work because they use Cognitive Defusion. When you treat your thoughts as apart from yourself, you stop the emotional "spill" and can observe the mistake without letting it ruin your self-worth. It is the cruelest ADHD part...

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        [?]DB 🌱💦 [She / Her] » 🌐
        @dbattistella@mstdn.ca

        When you go to light a birthday cake and you almost end up burning down the house! 😂

          [?]Imani [She/They] » 🌐
          @imanijoy@mastodon.social

          Who else here discovered later in life that they were never an introvert, they were simply a neurodivergent extrovert who was depleted from constant masking in social environments?

          It can't just be me.

            [?]Emeritus Prof. Christopher May » 🌐
            @ChrisMayLA6@mastodon.me.uk

            Unsurprisingly new providers of ADHD assessments & services are responding to ballooning demand by raising prices; and new 'market' entrants have scant experience or established expertise.

            The problem is that the private sector is focussed on short-term earning opportunities, while the long-term solutions (mostly delivered by the NHS) are being underfunded & overwhelmed.

            The mental health crisis around ADHD is becoming ever more serious!


            bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4zgp

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              [?]Djumaka » 🌐
              @djumaka@phpc.social

              I just realized I have hard time formulating in a brief and systematic way what exactly do I check during a code review. I had a similar issue when I had to setup a checklist for the interview processes... With my abstract mind all runs on "it doesn't fit". If I try to make a checklist, it becomes and excessive crap that even I don't follow.

              Doesn't click well when you try to share it with others...

              Do you have any similar experiences and how do you manage?

                [?]Badass Britt :mastodon_lgbt: [She/Her] » 🌐
                @britt@mstdn.games

                I got exactly one photo of the lunar eclipse tonight before my phone battery 🪫 died. 😆

                planning at its finest, I tell ya!

                Photo of a lunar eclipse at around 90%

                Alt...Photo of a lunar eclipse at around 90%

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                  [?]Murdoc Addams 🧛🏻:ri: 🇨🇦 » 🌐
                  @murdoc@autistics.life

                  @britt
                  Speaking of , I had forgotten about it, even though I had a tab open specifically about it today, until I saw your post. 😆 So thanks!

                  I went out to look but, overcast->thunderstorm. 😢

                  But on the plus side, cool thunderstorm! Lightening every second or two. If it was any closer it'd be what I call "horror movie" style. :blob_cat_aww: I even caught some on video, but then the rain picked up and chased me inside.

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                    [?]bnewso » 🌐
                    @bnewso@mastodon.world

                    Writing
                    🚨 BREAKING: NHS BOSSES WARN OF CHAOS IN ADHD & AUTISM CARE

                    Serious concerns are being raised over pressure on NHS services, with bosses warning that patients could face further disruption and delays.

                    🔎 Read the full BNEWSO report:
                    bnewso.com/2026/08/us-bulletin

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                      [?]Drew 🇵🇭 » 🌐
                      @drewph@c.im

                      A couple of weeks ago I removed from my reader because I was disgusted at the way it fawned over the recent tabloid TV dumpster fire about .

                      I have a few categories in my RSS app, including , , and , but my category is now empty. The Guardian was the last mainstream global media feed I had been willing to tolerate.

                      And I've found I really don't miss it. "But you should stay informed!" Nah. No longer interested. My life and mental health are significantly improved by not knowing or being pressured to care about things that don't directly involve me.

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                        [?]c0debabe, union raccoon [They/them] » 🌐
                        @c0debabe@masto.hackers.town

                        Anyone have any ADHD friendly fitness tips or resources?

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                          [?]brainjoos » 🌐
                          @brainjoos@mstdn.wopr.systems

                          Hey ADHD fam, here's the deal with stimulants. They're not just for focus - they can actually help calm those racing thoughts too!

                          Research shows that medications like Ritalin and Adderall improve cognitive control in ADHD brains by modulating neurotransmitters, leading to better emotional regulation as well.

                          MentalHealth ADHD

                          brainjoos.com/?utm_campaign=me

                          Research shows that medications like Ritalin and Adderall improve cognitive control in ADHD brains by modulating neurotransmitters, leading to better emotional regulation as well. #Neurodivergent

                          Alt...Research shows that medications like Ritalin and Adderall improve cognitive control in ADHD brains by modulating neurotransmitters, leading to better emotional regulation as well. #Neurodivergent

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                            [?]DB 🌱💦 [She / Her] » 🌐
                            @dbattistella@mstdn.ca

                            What verbal instructions sound like to someone with ADHD.

                            C: @softadhd

                            Alt...Text over screen reads: POV me trying to process important information as an ADHDer *stars emoji*

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                              [?]brainjoos » 🌐
                              @brainjoos@mstdn.wopr.systems

                              Managing emotions can be like wrangling a herd of cats, but these tools are like a magical cat whisperer for your brain. 🐱✨

                              Try mindfulness apps or journaling to see which one works best for you.

                              brainjoos.com/?utm_campaign=me

                              Try mindfulness apps or journaling to see which one works best for you. #MentalHealth #ADHD

                              Alt...Try mindfulness apps or journaling to see which one works best for you. #MentalHealth #ADHD

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                                [?]Itskilian 🏳️‍🌈 [He/Him] » 🌐
                                @Itskilian@gaygeek.social

                                Me not knowing that my prescription has an expiration date. Doc told me it was fine but apparently not. Sigh.

                                Still cute though. :blahaj_face:

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                                  [?]brainjoos » 🌐
                                  @brainjoos@mstdn.wopr.systems

                                  When RSD strikes, criticism feels like a punch in the gut. But remember, it's just feedback, not rejection.

                                  Studies show that people with ADHD are more sensitive to criticism due to RSD, making it crucial to practice self-compassion and mindful responses. BrainJoos can help track patterns of how you react.

                                  brainjoos.com/?utm_campaign=me

                                  Studies show that people with ADHD are more sensitive to criticism due to RSD, making it crucial to practice self-compassion and mindful responses. BrainJoos can help track patterns of how you react.

                                  Alt...Studies show that people with ADHD are more sensitive to criticism due to RSD, making it crucial to practice self-compassion and mindful responses. BrainJoos can help track patterns of how you react.

                                    [?]FuyuhikoDate » 🌐
                                    @FuyuhikoDate@feddit.org

                                    real

                                    cross-posted from: lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/47101901

                                    real

                                    Alt...real

                                    (https://lemmy.world/c/adhd)

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                                    [?]brainjoos » 🌐
                                    @brainjoos@mstdn.wopr.systems

                                    Got ADHD or just can't turn your brain off? Try these sleep hacks: Dark room, white noise, and a bedtime routine. Your brain will thank you!

                                    Research shows that a consistent bedtime routine can improve the quality of sleep for those with ADHD (Smith et al., 2019).

                                    brainjoos.com/?utm_campaign=me

                                    Research shows that a consistent bedtime routine can improve the quality of sleep for those with ADHD (Smith et al., 2019).

                                    Alt...Research shows that a consistent bedtime routine can improve the quality of sleep for those with ADHD (Smith et al., 2019).

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                                      [?]brainjoos » 🌐
                                      @brainjoos@mstdn.wopr.systems

                                      Ever feel like you're just pretending to know what you're doing? You're not alone. High achievers with ADHD often struggle with imposter syndrome because our brains are wired for novelty, always seeking the next challenge.

                                      That's exactly the kind of thing BrainJoos was built for - tracking your achievements and patterns can help validate your progress!

                                      brainjoos.com/?utm_campaign=me

                                      That's exactly the kind of thing BrainJoos was built for - tracking your achievements and patterns can help validate your progress!

                                      Alt...That's exactly the kind of thing BrainJoos was built for - tracking your achievements and patterns can help validate your progress!

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                                        [?]brainjoos » 🌐
                                        @brainjoos@mstdn.wopr.systems

                                        Knowing the difference between burnout and depression can mean better treatment.

                                        BrainJoos helps track your patterns, making it easier to pinpoint what you're dealing with.

                                        brainjoos.com/?utm_campaign=me

                                        BrainJoos helps track your patterns, making it easier to pinpoint what you're dealing with.

                                        Alt...BrainJoos helps track your patterns, making it easier to pinpoint what you're dealing with.

                                          [?]Paddy Duke [He/Him/They/Them] » 🌐
                                          @paddyduke@mastodon.social

                                          So much “advice” I’ve received over the years, from teachers, colleagues, employers, family, has functionally boiled down to some variant of these:

                                          “Just be less autistic.”

                                          “Just be less ADHD.”

                                          “Just be more well-adapted to the society you were born into.”

                                          “Just care more about things you don’t care about, and less about the things you do.”

                                          “Just do the things you find hard, that I don’t. It’s easy!”

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                                            [?]brainjoos » 🌐
                                            @brainjoos@mstdn.wopr.systems

                                            Did you know that some studies suggest screen time can impact your mental health? But don't worry, it's all about balance 🤓

                                            Research shows that excessive screen time might affect sleep quality and cognitive function. Tools like BrainJoos can help track patterns to find what works for you!

                                            brainjoos.com/?utm_campaign=me

                                            Research shows that excessive screen time might affect sleep quality and cognitive function. Tools like BrainJoos can help track patterns to find what works for you!

                                            Alt...Research shows that excessive screen time might affect sleep quality and cognitive function. Tools like BrainJoos can help track patterns to find what works for you!

                                              [?]Vrtxd » 🌐
                                              @vrtxd@piipitin.fi

                                              I think a lot of project management and team leadership would benefit from understanding neurodiverse behaviour, especially executive function.

                                              I've always had various troubles with my personal exec func, and at least my past pro management studies have not helped with any of that.

                                              Is this experience familiar to anyone else?

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                                                [?]brainjoos » 🌐
                                                @brainjoos@mstdn.wopr.systems

                                                Ever feel like you're paying a premium for being neurodivergent? The 'ADHD tax' is real. According to some estimates, it costs us an extra $10K per year in missed deadlines and late fees.

                                                Tools like BrainJoos can help track your patterns and reduce these costs - that's exactly the kind of thing BrainJoos was built for.

                                                MentalHealth ADHD

                                                brainjoos.com/?utm_campaign=me

                                                Tools like BrainJoos can help track your patterns and reduce these costs - that's exactly the kind of thing BrainJoos was built for.

                                                Alt...Tools like BrainJoos can help track your patterns and reduce these costs - that's exactly the kind of thing BrainJoos was built for.

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                                                  [?]DB 🌱💦 [She / Her] » 🌐
                                                  @dbattistella@mstdn.ca

                                                  Attention deficit is essentially a dysregulation of attention, as is its opposite, hyperfocus. They are two of the many possible aspects of ADHD.

                                                  "Every feature of ADHD can be explained through a model of dysregulation." - Dr. James Kustow

                                                  C: @adhd_chatter_podcast

                                                    [?]Sofie [EN: she/her DE: sie/ihr] » 🌐
                                                    @ms_zwiebel@tech.lgbt

                                                    Not surprised people with are a culture war target. If you want to remove social and public services the last thing you want is empathy for those who struggle.

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                                                      [?]Itskilian 🏳️‍🌈 [He/Him] » 🌐
                                                      @Itskilian@gaygeek.social

                                                      It could be worse. These ADHD meds are making me less hugnry so lean me is lean.

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                                                        [?]brainjoos » 🌐
                                                        @brainjoos@mstdn.wopr.systems

                                                        Routine can be tough when you're ADHD or bipolar. But with some tweaks, it's totally doable! 💪🏼

                                                        Remember, small steps and flexibility are your friends. Tools like BrainJoos can help track what works for you.

                                                        brainjoos.com/?utm_campaign=me

                                                        Remember, small steps and flexibility are your friends. Tools like BrainJoos can help track what works for you.

                                                        Alt...Remember, small steps and flexibility are your friends. Tools like BrainJoos can help track what works for you.

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                                                          [?]Owl Eyes Hoo » 🌐
                                                          @d1@autistics.life

                                                          @autistics
                                                          Announcement: multiplayer casual game today (Sat) for 4 hours in the late afternoon to evening (North America). That's in about 3 hours from now.

                                                          Voxelibre is a free and clone.

                                                          🚨 The underlying Luanti server was upgraded to 5.17. Please upgrade your Luanti client to 5.17 🚨

                                                          Damage has been turned off. People with , or are invited. We also have a group for game-related discussion. More details here: docs.autis.toque.im/

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                                                            [?]Drew 🇵🇭 » 🌐
                                                            @drewph@c.im

                                                            My c.im post (I just moved servers and always pin my first post)...

                                                            I'm Drew. I'm an escaped Brit, late 50s, childfree, , former , living in 🇵🇭 since 2019. I'm with severe . You can ask me about it, I'm trying to get better at discussing it. I can also be abrasive, capricious and inconsistent.

                                                            I'm married, I work in and I love animals and nature. My wife and I bought a run-down farm to have a peaceful place to live and now we're accidental hobby farmers.My one-page personal site at https://www.
                                                            drewtowler.me tells my story.

                                                            I may write about: . I edit posts a lot (including this one).

                                                            I'm bullshit-phobic so I keep my feed as free from politics and religion as I can. That said, I would welcome the annihilation of by any means. If you lived in the Philippines you'd understand. And I support 's right to exist and protest.

                                                            I see a lot of Starlink-hate on Mastodon. We happily use - it meant we could buy the land we really wanted and build our house in a peaceful place in the hills where there's no fibre or 4G. For us it was a no-brainer. It's transformed our lives.

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                                                              [?]brainjoos » 🌐
                                                              @brainjoos@mstdn.wopr.systems

                                                              Did you know your gut is often called the 'second brain'? Keeping it healthy can boost mental health too! 🧠肠道健康也能提升心理健康哦！

                                                              Research shows that a balanced diet rich in probiotics can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

                                                              brainjoos.com/?utm_campaign=me

                                                              Research shows that a balanced diet rich in probiotics can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. #MentalHealth #ADHD #Neurodivergent

                                                              Alt...Research shows that a balanced diet rich in probiotics can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. #MentalHealth #ADHD #Neurodivergent

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                                                                [?]Scott the F is implicit Baxter » 🌐
                                                                @eyesquash@mastodon.world

                                                                I can't just talk to a person.
                                                                First, I have to signal. Say their name, make eye contact, maybe clear my throat. I don't know. It varies.
                                                                Then, I just have to maintain eye contact and use more or less of my diaphragm, appropriately.
                                                                (Too much diaphragm gives angry. Too little can't be heard.)
                                                                ? I guess?

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                                                                  [?]brainjoos » 🌐
                                                                  @brainjoos@mstdn.wopr.systems

                                                                  Ever feel like your to-do list just adds to the overwhelm? That's executive dysfunction, not laziness. Understand it, embrace it.

                                                                  With tools like BrainJoos, tracking patterns and managing tasks becomes a bit easier.

                                                                  brainjoos.com/?utm_campaign=me

                                                                  With tools like BrainJoos, tracking patterns and managing tasks becomes a bit easier. #MentalHealth #ADHD

                                                                  Alt...With tools like BrainJoos, tracking patterns and managing tasks becomes a bit easier. #MentalHealth #ADHD

                                                                    [?]Joe Wynne 🌻🚗⛰️ » 🌐
                                                                    @joewynne@mindly.social

                                                                    "Basically, people say wearing specific shoes in the house (anything from sneakers to comfy sandals) helps provide motivation to get tasks done."

                                                                    huffpost.com/entry/home-shoes-

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