Functioning with ADHD

i hear you @creative_writer it can be really challenging. do you know what made those urges strong this time? did something happen to trigger them?

when we're mentally struggling, it's hard to keep up with hygiene - great job on taking that shower. i hope it helped you feel a lil bit better. oh yep, makes sense about the hunger! it's like that snickers bar ad, "you're not you when you're hungry"... very accurate.

that reminds me, i need to get my blood test done too! i gotta hop off soon but please do be kind to yourself, you're only human. take care 💗

Heya @creative_writer ,

Good to see you. Glad you were able to see to your health today and get your bloods done.

Sounds like you pushed through to get some stuff done which is a start. Well done to you. I recognise it takes a lot more energy and even more when you don't start with the same spoons as everyone else.

Chronic fatigue is so so difficult @creative_writer . I didn't realise you have chronic fatigue on top of everything else. It's like you start with 1 spoon each day and you have to make compromises to see how you are going to utilise that spoon.

Pretty impressive that you have been able to do what you have done, and accomplish so much.

@tyme chronic fatigue is probably related to living with mental illness and chronic pain. It think sometimes people don’t realise how exhausting chronic pain can be. It’s not only migraines, I get pain from brushing my hair, my hands get super achy. I also get neck pain, pain on various points of my back, knee stiffness. It’s a whole range of things. It’s hard not to feel frustrated. At the end of the day, we can only do what we can to manage the pain. It’s why I’m seeing a rheumatologist next month. I finally heard back from them, it took a long time. Better late than never.

I don’t even know how I get graduated last year, but I did. I’m learning to be okay with my unemployment period, I need some time. I can start doing nourishing things for myself like creative writing, build an exercise routine, improve my diet. I also have mental health and medical appointments to help with both sides.

I reckon I might need to tell my pdoc about the unhealthy behaviour I’ve engaged in. My psych already knows, but might be worth exploring it a bit. I hate admitting my addictive tendencies. I might also need to discuss disordered eating as well, finding out about gluten intolerance has triggered a bit of food anxiety

It's really good to hear you are focusing on what your body needs right now @creative_writer . It's incredibly inspirational that you found the determination and strength to complete your studies, as well as volunteer, as well as everything else.

I can totally relate to how debilitating chronic pain can be. I really hope things improve for you.

Yeah, the 'shoulding' is a trap we all fall into, including me and sometimes, even my expectations of others @creative_writer

There's a lot to learn!