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Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

JynxModerator

Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

Hey all! I decided to kick start a sweet little space for us to gather and talk ADHD!!

You can read the Topic Tuesday discussion (at which I was a guest) here.

Some of my go to resources:

ADDitude - Online Magazine/resource for all things ADHD

Three Pillars - My preference for explaining the experience of ADHD without relying on the DSM-V (scroll to bottom and work your way up the list)

How to ADHD - A Youtube channel with tips, tricks, strategies, how to guides, life hacks, you name it

Russel Barkley - a world renowned psychiatrist who has been at the forefront of research into ADHD, its neurochemical markers, and its impacts on daily experience, particularly in regards to executive dysfunction. The link is to an hour-long video aimed at parents of kids with ADHD. He also has one for adults with ADHD (with actionable tips!).

This is a space to talk about your experiences, struggles, strategies, and just an all-round safe spot to be a big pile of chaotic energy right here!!

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JynxModerator

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

Yay for fidgeting in public @creative_writer!! The more people who do it, the more normalised it becomes!!

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OaktreeSenior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

@Jynx @creative_writer

My friend just sent me some fidgets. I am so happy. They are wonderful!!!

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JynxModerator

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

Oooh what sort @Oaktree? Love a good stimmy fidget device!!

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

@Oaktree and @Jynx stimming is definitely okay as long as it’s not resulting in injury. It helps many of us self-regulate. Though I know in certain situations the stims might need to be less obvious, but why not. A lot of people fidget.

@Oaktree I am also curious about your fidgets

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

Hello @creative_writer , @Jynx , @Oaktree , @Glisten 😊

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JynxModerator

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

Afternoon @Shaz51!! How's your day going?

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OaktreeSenior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

@Jynx @Shaz51 @creative_writer @MJG017

I took the little name plate out of my spinner. There was also a second pink spinner and a green and purple dragon for my daughter. The mouse and cheese puzzle was hard

 

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

Hi @Shaz51 how are you?

@Oaktree I look forward to seeing the image once it appears 😊

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GlistenSenior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

@creative_writer sometimes you just have to be in a different environment.

Do something silly. Like dancing in the rain.

I think restlessness is your brain 🧠 craving stimulation. Like when you keep eating the same food.

Your brain needs variety.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

Re: Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

@Glisten I do have a tendency of experiencing overstimulation as well as understimulation. Sometimes it is hard to differentiate, still trying to master the balancing act. Also my ASD brain is sometimes in conflict with my ADHD brain, it is so confusing
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