#And the struggles that come alongside that

[black-crested-jaybird]

I will have "learned nothing" from that because the amount of time it takes to complete a task once I have started it has nothing to do with why it takes so long to actually start doing the task. For me, it's usually not doing the task that is hard. Starting the work is what's hard.

Tactics I (a very extroverted person with late-diagnosed ADHD) have developed over the years that help with this difficulty include:

- doing the work in public places (e g. coffeeshop, university study lab)

- inviting friends over to talk to me while I work/work alongside me (either at the same task or at a task of their own)

- listening to music/audiobooks/podcasts/videos/TV (the visual media are less helpful for me in particular as I can get "sucked into" watching and stop working)

- talking to a friend on the phone while working (this can help even more with task initiation as talking with the person becomes associated with working; I was once recovering from a cold and sitting around complaining about how awful I felt when a friend called. I almost immediately got up and started washing the dishes out of sheer habit)

- setting a timer to trick my brain into starting for a short time (usually once I begin I don't want to stop even though the timer has gone off)

- working on a task while waiting on another process (e.g. putting away clean dishes while waiting for the kettle to boil)

- doing a completely unrelated activity, especially one that requires physical movement but not mental concentration, e.g. going for a walk (good for breaking out of a state of inertia and for helping the brain process information in a new way; less good for task initiation but sometimes coming back to the task after this kind of break helps)

- ADHD medication (genuinely amazingly helpful when one has ADHD; at first there were moments of "magically" starting tasks, but after having used it for a while it's more like I'm able to better understand the way my brain functions and begin to build systems that support healthy productivity - including task initiation without deadline-induced panic, but also including being able to notice when I'm getting less focused and need a break, and building the confidence that not doing something the moment I think of it does NOT mean it won't actually happen [this confidence does not, however, translate to waiting to add things to my calendar. That still needs to happen IMMEDIATELY]

- allowing myself to engage in a fun or relaxing activity when I recognize that I'm struggling to initiate a task, because giving myself a reward in advance of the work can, despite everything I was ever taught, actually make it easier for me to do the work (this can be tricky if the reward is a particularly time-sinky activity, so timers or other external prompts to stop are helpful here. Also ADHD meds)

- working on a task in service of another task (e.g. cleaning the kitchen because I want to bake bread and need the counter cleared and the bowl washed to do that; the bread may or may not actually get baked, but the kitchen will be cleaner)

[whygalaxy]

HII!!! I AM A BIG FAN OF YOUR FANFICS!!, I want to make a small request (if possible) I need one Quackity headcanons with a female reader who has TDA and who does very poorly in high school (preferably in mathematics and physics) WOULD BE THE PERSON HAPPIER IF YOU DO SOME HEADCANONS LIKE THIS!!😭😭😭

Studies

♡⃕ Relacionamento} Quackity x TDA/ADHD!Fem!Reader

♡⃕ Summary} "Quackity helping you with school since you can't pay attention"

♡⃕ Notas}  Inglês não é minha primeira língua, pode haver erros. Peço desculpas por qualquer coisa. Como uma pessoa que tem TDAH, eu realmente me identifiquei com essa fic, espero que gostem

♡⃕ Alex tem um talento especial para transformar tudo em piada, mas seu humor é uma maneira de ajudar você a relaxar. Se você estiver estressado com a lição de matemática, ele dirá: "Nós conseguimos! Se não, nós inventaremos nossos próprios números. O que é um 'sete', afinal?"

♡⃕ Ele é ótimo em dissipar sua frustração com comentários tolos, garantindo que você não se sinta sobrecarregado.

♡⃕ He knows traditional methods don’t work for you, so he comes up with creative ways to help. He might turn math problems into a game, like using songs to remember formulas or drawing goofy characters next to equations.

♡⃕ Se ele perceber que você está distraída, ele lhe dará pequenos "intervalos para o cérebro" e até contará uma história engraçada para manter o clima leve.

♡⃕ He’s endlessly patient with your struggles. When you say, “I can’t do this,” he responds with, “You can, but the universe just wants to make it a bit of a challenge so you can flex on everyone later.”

♡⃕ Ele comemora até pequenas vitórias. Resolveu um único problema depois do expediente? “Amor, precisamos emoldurar esta planilha!”

♡⃕ He’s willing to learn alongside you if he doesn’t understand the math either. “Alright, let’s both be clueless. At least we’ll be clueless together!” He’ll Google explanations, watch videos, or ask others until he finds a way to make it click for you.

♡⃕ Alexis shares stories about times he struggled with something, making you feel less alone. “I once failed a math test so badly, I just wrote, ‘Pi is tasty,’ and handed it in. So trust me, you’re already doing better than me.”

♡⃕ Quando ele perceber que você está ficando inquieto ou distraído, ele gentilmente sugerirá uma pausa. “Vamos lá, a matemática pode esperar cinco minutos. Vamos dar uma volta ou fazer algo divertido — então vamos acabar com esse problema.”

♡⃕ If you’re ready to give up, he’ll make dramatic declarations like, “This math test thinks it can defeat my girl? Nope, not on my watch!” It’s cheesy but effective in lifting your spirits.

♡⃕ Ele nunca faz você se sentir mal sobre seu TDA/ADHD. Se você começa uma tarefa, mas esquece na metade ou perde o controle do seu plano de estudos, ele ri disso com um simples, "Igual. Meu cérebro é como uma máquina de pinball também."

♡⃕ After tough study sessions, he’ll surprise you with your favorite snacks or take you out for a fun activity as a reward. “You just battled algebra for two hours. Time to celebrate with ice cream. You earned it.”

Quackity is your biggest cheerleader. Whether you ace a test or barely pass, he’s there reminding you that your worth isn’t defined by grades. “Who cares if math doesn’t love you back? I do, and that’s all that matters.”

<3

[kuruna]

if you've ever wondered why I got really obsessed with AZ seemingly out of the blue. Some time last year I was gearing up to finally replay XY for the first time and I was like "huh I don't think I've seen many fans of that AZ guy if any at all. I will become one then" and the rest was history 🫶🏾

[littlelightfish]

As I said I would, I drew my oc with yours my beloved @clawdouobit

My pretty girl likes to infodump your pretty girl about the smallest things. She's like a reel, talks a lot but most of it is meaningless.

Close ups and more info because I can't shut up ehtier under the cut <3

20 years old and engaged to a half-foot. They're waiting to gain some more money to get married and leave the dungeon. Note: they're best friends but idk if what they have going on is truly romantic love or just a very good friendship.

Quite skilled at upper levels, but wouldn't go to lesser levels. She isn't skilled enough to make her party survive there.

Her race is a mix between gnome and half-foot. Idk if that's possible but I don't think it's not.

If I had to guess, she's 13/14 on half-foot standars. It's unclear whether she's an adult or not, but she's preety mature most of the time. Most.

Flushed cheeks always. Also very pale.

She's 109 cms tall, a lot more than avarage on haflings, but lot less than avarage on gnomes. Since she hangs out mostly with haflings, she's a giant woman. This gives her some problems with traps so her BMI is 18 due to diet.

Fwens with Shahad. Who knows why tho. We gotta figure that out ;}

[phoenixcatch7]

I know 'person with secret to hide spots other person with secret to hide but doesn't say anything' is like. Thee trope in superhero crossovers, but come on! Some of these guys have been doing this for decades! There's tons of heroes that have gone to pretty extreme lengths to be Completely Imperceptible in civilian life.

Don't you think it's scarier, after all is said and done, to sit there and think I didn't notice a thing? I wouldn't have ever realised? I would never have known? To know that someone you were familiar with - close with, even! - had this whole other personality and skillset and powers and experiences and life just behind the curtain, and they hid it so completely you didn't even see it was there.

'I always knew there was something off' what if you didn't. How world shaking would it be to be so utterly blindsided? To know that this person had somehow learned to so deceptive?

[abyssalzones]

i keep seeing news about a potential gravity falls reboot. as someone who very much despises reboots and who thinks gravity falls ended very well (it's something gf has been REPEATEDLY praised for,) do you think there's actually a chance they'd legitimately reboot it?

I watched a bit of hana's interview with alex hirsch out of (somewhat morbid) curiosity and from what I could glean there, it seems less likely gravity falls is going to get a legitimate "reboot" any time soon and more that there's potential for spinoffs when alex's contract with netflix expires. my honest prediction is that the book of bill is a prelude to more if it sells well, as it's very possible they're testing the waters to see if gravity falls nostalgia-hype is alive and well.

as much as I dislike reboots- and I have some strong feelings about the book of bill as a concept- I actually wouldn't be mad about some of the concepts alex has in his back pocket, such as a miniseries set on the stan o' war, or potentially more comics. I criticize elements of writing and what's being done with the story now because, obviously, I love gravity falls dearly, and I do think it could be adapted or continued faithfully... in the right hands, under the right circumstances. reboots exceeding the production of new, director-driven stories is symptomatic of a larger problem in the entertainment industry, but I don't think they're the disease themselves. people love strong stories, y'know? I would be a massive hypocrite if I acted like there was something wrong with wanting more, I've been actively making art for this show since I was 12.

so, do I think they're going to fully reboot the show, take us back to the mystery shack for "summer 2013" or potentially something further ahead in the future? ...mm, probably not. the series ended at two seasons for a reason, and in the age of, yes, pointless cash-grab reboots in a time where the entertainment industry is hopelessly dependent on selling established IPs, I respect that decision a lot. but I feel like it's inevitable there will be more gravity falls in some form or another in the future, which I honestly wouldn't have guessed if not for alex's words himself and the release of a new book this july.

whether or not it's any good... I guess we'll have to wait and see?

[emily-mooon]

Just a heads up that I’m going to be taking a break from making fandom content.

I’m at a point now where I want to express myself and fanart just doesn’t seem to cut it. At one point I’ll come back to doing it but as of right now, I can’t give a time frame for when that will be.

Be patient cause I know when ST5 comes out the Jancy brainrot will return, Trust me on this.

Idk about Scott Pilgrim stuff cause I’m very invested in two characters only and they aren’t very popular (ok Neil’s kinda in the middle tbh, Stacey though no). Also I feel kinda alone in my rarepair. I know there are others but even then I still feel lonely in it. It’s difficult making rarepair stuff and atm I don’t have the energy to continue doing it. Very sorry about that!

I will sometimes make text posts about random headcanons in relation to my ships if I have any cause it’s bound to happen. So fandom stuff won’t be completely gone.

Anyways expect to see some poetry and more original illustrations coming from me. Heck my ocs may end up becoming a big part of my art who knows!

I hope you all can understand. I must let my creative voice scream and give me a chance to figure out who I am more. This is something extremely important to me as a soon to be art major.

I do hope you will all support me in this new era of my blog. Original content isn’t as big as say fandom stuff I know but I do hope you’ll enjoy whatever I make :]

Ok bye! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Sending hugs if you need one <333333

[princessmyriad]

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[bloodydevoir]

Guys, I know this sounds real childish but-- please properly cherish those that you call your best friends.

[bluesey-182]

the vet today really tried to talk me into paying $600 for the same service they provided for my mom and her dog a few months ago for under $100

[bredforloyalty]

i just feel like i have more of an angle on things i mean i am aware of the perspective i have gained because it sticks out to me. now i can say "i like them because they're so different from my dad<3"

[wanderingpeonies]

it's difficult at times, but actually very helpful to have a consistent and reliable relationship while going through the horrors of adolescence, mental illness and active trauma. i think all that stuff about not dating while you're in a bad place (figuratively) isn't really true. once you've established the trust necessary, it's much easier to suffer when you know there's someone out there loving you always.

[redwayfarers]

what if nika and artoirel had each other's courtship tokens?? they already possess the same pair of earrings but what if artoirel kept one of nika's hats by his bed and nika had a little kerchief with the fortemps family sigil on it. and when asked about it, artoirel says yes, they're courting and doesn't give any details bc it's, well their thing. meanwhile, nika doesn't respond but his expression is proof enough.

(anyone who knows him knows he can count the people he likes on one hand, and he does mention artoirel often, so it's easy to piece it together. but still the idea of him being in love being so obvious that he doesn't have to say anything is just <3 to me)

[bibiana112]

I have no idea how to phrase it but being on the older end out of the students in this class and seeing a lot of the ones that just left highschool struggling with very similar stuff than I did (because no one in this course is cishet and neurotypical) and then seeing them come to me for support with all that stuff just because I'm outspoken about my experiences and somehow signaled that I'm safe enough of a person to come to all in the third week of class is so much I don't know how I got here but I'm so glad I did

[empyreanmirror]

sunflowers in our hair

[helenaklein]

rising from the dead to announce that heart of trespia has breached the crown & the flame levels of emotional investment for me