#Adhd mom

[amysteryandamess]

Having ADHD is like Inside Out, but instead of the emotions at the control panel, it's the main cast of Winnie the Pooh.

[gaelicarts]

our brains on adhd

My niblet Mouse talking about their ADHD: Sometimes I listen to my friends talking and something they say make me think of a million trillion things that I connect it to and when I get to the climax of all my million trillion thoughts I just have to blurt out the words. Me, trying not to laugh maniacally: Same, kid, same.

[vampjasper]

My mom has become a lot more open to the idea that I may have ADHD. She used to just outright deny it and sort of say that I should stop self-diagnosis myself with a bunch of shit (I was literally just asking what they thought of the possibility of me having it since my experiences seemed to align). But now she's said that if I think I have it then I probably do.

I feel like this change came about because I recently told her I thought she may have ADHD and she decided to look into it since my dad had also brought it up to her before. After she looked into it a bit she did come to the conclusion that she probably does have it (makes sense since she has 2, or 3 if I have it, children with ADHD). So at the age of 44, my mother has realised she may have ADHD

So anyways, that's pretty cool. Probably won't get to see anyone about it tho because waitlists are so so long and private assessments are so bloody expensive. Not to mention medical bias and how hard it can be to get diagnosed as an afab, and even harder for my mom considering she's 44 and only just figuring it out

[foxlikefablez]

My family are on a late night road trip and a train passes by us

My mom: Look! It's a ChoCho!!

My brother: Oh! Train!

Me, in a very monotone voice: Traaaaaaaiiiiin!

Yes, we are all neurodivergent

[momwithadhd]

You may say her head is in the clouds

She is a forgetful mess

Just trying to fit in, too afraid to break free, afraid of being seen,

But on the off chance she feels safe, she will tell you her life story and more.

You may say her head is in the clouds

She is easily distracted and won’t concentrate easily.

A bounce in her step, twirling her hair as she makes decisions with no second thought.

Giggling and fidgeting as she travels through life. No control, no limits to what can happen.

You may say her head is in the clouds.

[xomamafeelsox]

I see other moms who are happy with their kids, they’re reading books, they’re singing songs, they’re taking their kids out in public by themselves for activities.. that just isn’t our life. We walk on egg shells with Peyton. Any little thing that doesn’t go her way, lay the way she wants it to, something is missing, something isn’t absolutely perfect - you can bet your ass you’re going to have a hell of a time. Going out to dinner should be enjoyable for a family. For us, it’s a chore and a nightmare of a time. When she’s happy, she’s SO happy. When she loves, she loves so hard. Peyton has the biggest heart and will do anything for anyone.. until something doesn’t go the right away. She screams, she kicks, she whines to where you can’t even get a word in. She doesn’t sit still, she runs her mouth 500000 words a minute, her thoughts can’t keep up with her words, and sometimes her words hurt. There are many places we can’t go, people she can’t be trusted with because she can’t be handled, and more often than I’d like to admit, we stay home because it’s better than dealing with the embarrassment and anxiety it brings everyone to be out in public. We can’t do Walmart trips, we can’t take her shopping, we can’t run in the store to grab one thing, no matter how many times she promises she will be good - she gets inside, emotions take over, her senses are heightened, and our 5 minute quick trips ends up with taking a screaming child to the car. I’m constantly exhausted. I’m constantly annoyed. I’m impatient, I just want a direct answer to a question that I ask. I just want one task completed that I ask to be done. I just want my child to be like other children. I could never be a stay at home mom. After 48 hours home, I can’t wait to go back to work just to have a break. I feel so awful for feeling this way when we are having a good day, a good time, a moment where I see that something so small can make her so happy. I feel like such an awful parent for having any thoughts - such as, wanting to get away from my child to let my blood pressure readjust. Just a simple dollar store necklace, a travel size bath and body perfume, a sparkly make up bag I no longer use - I give these things to her and she says it’s the best day ever. How, just an hour ago, how was I counting down minutes until bedtime so I could have a break from her? & she goes to bed, I go into her room to readjust her and cover her up, and it all sets in.. I think about what a hard day she has every single day while I’m watching her sleep. Her emotions are everywhere. I know how exhausted I am, I can’t imagine what her brain is dealing with when she’s sleeping. She goes through so many emotions so fast, so many times a day, I don’t know how her little body can keep up.

Mom guilt is an ugly, ugly and real thing.

[chocolate-mintdromeda]

Concept for AFAB

ADHD meds tailored to our hormones (b/c where you are in your menstrual cycle can affect the effectiveness of your meds!) and in a blister pack (or an eco friendly alternative) so you can pop out the right dose for the day!

From a mom who fluctuates between effective and barely effective doses.

[xalwaysmaggiex]

True story!

[sojournertales]

Mom: “You should put that pack of hair ties in the drawer in the bathroom, or you won’t be able to find them later.”

Girl: “I won’t lose them!”

Narrator: They were scattered to the four winds.

[maxgicalgirl]

Being a “Fun Fact !” kind of autistic is all fun and games until you get halfway through sharing an interesting tidbit and realize that it probably wasn’t appropriate to share in polite company and now you have to deal with the consequences :(

[amysteryandamess]

On the one hand, I never want ANYONE to know how messy my house is on an average day. On the other hand, I really wish people could tell exactly how much CLEANER it is when they come over.

[lomelinde-adventures]

I haven’t posted in a little bit so a little update!

I went to the dentist for the first time in forever! When I became a teenager it seemed like my parents didn’t care as much about me going to the dentist so I didn’t go. Then when I became an adult I was so scared and traumatized by the dentist I only went when I had to like a toothache. As the years progressed it became a shame thing. I dreaded going and hearing them say over and over just brush your teeth. I couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t just remember to brush my fucking teeth…it’s not like I didn’t want to….I just never remembered. The same way I forgot to eat or drink water…

Now I know I am adhd. It makes much more sense now and I have given myself grace. Grace to set my home and my routines up in ways that work for me. Maybe not for “normal” people (if that exists), but me. My toothbrush isn’t in my bathroom. I own 3 at any given time and they are all being used. In different parts of my house so when I do remember there is one close. So anyways. I finally went to the dentist. My teeth are bad. But the dentist didn’t shame me. He was very sweet and we came up with a plan to fix them. I about cried by how much I was relived it wasn’t as bad as I had thought and that he was so kind and understanding.

I started a hello fresh subscription because I need help with how to manage multiple dishes at once while cooking, new cooking skills, and recipe ideas. I have done one box already. It has pros and cons. I think it is expensive. Even though they claim it’s cheaper then shopping…I don’t think there is enough vegetables in the meals. But their recipe cards are easy to follow and the in app recipe is even better. My family has liked the meals so far and has gone out of their comfort zone. I add salads to the meals to up the veggies. I will probably keep it for a couple months and then cancel. I prefer to cook enough food to have dinner and lunch the next day.

I feel cleaned our kitchen and reorganized which felt amazing! Today I am working on my bedroom and laundry!

Plus! I did 20 minutes of ring fit today! I completely deleted my saved data and started at the very beginning. Previously I was level 85 and I could do so many squats and planks and I would play for like 30 to 40 minutes every day. Today…that 29 minutes with the beginning skills kicked my ass…it was a great reminder that I have a long ways to go but this is why I’m doing it.

If your reading this and struggling. Your not alone. We can do this :)

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy.

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[t4t4t]

Idk new post bc the last lost traction, no donations in a week. We need 450 for the rest of February, 450 for a deposit, and 950 for March, 50 for the rest of the utilities. We were homeless since Aug 2020 excepting 4 different months whose places fell through for various reasons, have to get rid of the van we were living in because it's falling apart, Collie got FFS December 28th, she's recovering well and maybe could do something with a car if we had a better car, given her ability to drive. I still haven't found much work but I'm still looking. Anything helps.

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[chronicbeans]

A random example of my mother and I talking about Alastor:

Me: Mom, this is my new hyperfixation and comfort character! He's a smol little demon deer man! I wanna have a queer platonic friendship with him! 😁

My Mom: You're "Smol little demon deer man" is currently EATING A DEER. RAW, TOO.

Me: HE'S DOING IT POLITELY THO-

*Cue my mom spending ten minutes talking about Hannibal Lector and comparing his eating habits to Alastor*