#actuallyadd

[neurodiverge-aunt]

middle-of-the-night thought:

ADHD is like joycon drift for your brain

#idk if it's been said before #but this thought just hit me as i was noticing my thoughts drifting yet again during prayer #reyna's ramblings #actuallyadhd #actuallyadd #actually adhd #actually add #actually audhd

[chemicalcarousel]

"my memory is great!" - person with a disorder causing memory problems

#actuallydissociative #actually dissociative #actuallyadhd #actually adhd #actuallyadd #actually add #actually mentally ill #actuallymentallyill #actuallynd #actually nd #actually neurodivergent #actuallyneurodivergent #actuallytraumatised #actually traumatised #actuallytraumatized #actually traumatized #actuallydepressed #actuallymanic #actually manic #actually depressed #actuallybipolar #actually bipolar #actuallydid #actually did #anyone can interact just adding my own brainworms #ours #yo its sof

[cloning-misadventures]

#actuallyautistic #autism #living with autism #add #asd #actually autistic #actuallyadd #actually add #actually artistic #flashing images #flashing image tw #flashing image warning

[buckistheman]

I might buy a New chewy toy today . i am excited. Bless the world for neurodivergent stores . They even have like a band that functions as a little trampolin for your chair 😭✌ I could spend so much money in that store. It's heaven.

#actuallyadd

[ezadhd]

ADHD med journal

in true ADHD fashion I forgot I wanted to do this.

It's now been about 6 weeks since I started on Ritalin.

I think its made a positive impact on my functioning. I don't experience too many side affects, though i do get very tired when it starts wearing off, which also comes with irritability, but its manageable. I've nearly finished the first script, just got a couple pills left and I've decided to continue with it, so hopefully my new script will be delivered and I can go get some more in the next few days!

#adhd #adhd medication #ritalin #adhd meds #adhd med journal #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #add #actuallyadd #actuallyadhd #medication

[therainbowautistic]

Hi! My name is Ash but people also know me as Remi or Shadow :)

Please interact:

• People with DID/Autism/Bipolar Disorder/ADHD

• Anyone who likes Stranger Things, MCU, Arcane, Girl Interrupted, Titans

• Alternative music lovers

• Anyone who loves Icon For Hire, New Years Day, In This Moment, Asking Alexandria or Motionless In White

• LGBTQ+ people, especially lesbians or nonbinary people

DNI:

• Homophobes, ableists, transphobes etc

• Racists (doesn't have to be towards me, I mean towards anyone who comments on my posts)

• Trolls (you will be blocked)

• Christians specifically (idc if you interact but I don't want your religious stuff in the comments)

• Tulpas/Exos/Endos

• NSFW blogs

#autism #actuallyadd #actuallyautistic #attention deficit disorder (add) #attention deficit hyperactivity disorder #adhd #add #asd

[rebelliousphase]

I'm almost diagnosed with ADHD as an adult woman and I don't know if I wanna cry because I'm happy or sad about it. I hope I get meds and they work and I can start finally thinking again.

I've fought all my life to convince people I'm smart and not stupid and never believed them when they acknowledged I was smart. Now my therapist calls me smart every time and it makes me wanna die like nothing else

#actuallyadhd #actuallyadd #maybe not entirely stupid

[adhdbreadbin]

if someone says "sorry i'm about to nerd-out about this" by god and my sword you better fucking let them

#or face my WRATH #and this is a Threat #adhd #actuallyadhd #actually adhd #actually mentally ill #actuallymentallyill #maybe #add #actually add #actuallyadd

[ghostonly]

Is Executive Dysfunction Keeping You From Supporting Your Local Library?

Here are some things that might help

(U.S. Centric)

There have been lots of posts circulating for the last five years or so about how important it is to rely on your public library, now more than ever. However, there are a lot of things that can keep you from actually following through on the things you mean to do to help support it. This is especially true for people with executive dysfunction, like those with ADHD or autism.

I took until just a minute ago to actually do anything library related, because I really wanted to show support for Maus and it got me to take the first step. So I've put together some information for people like me who struggle to do something when they're lacking enough information or direction.

1. If You Don't Know Where Your Local Library Is

"Why would someone not know where their local library is?"

Lots of reasons. I, for one, only moved to this area about 2 years ago, and I don't have my license, and Corona, and so on and so forth.

This may seem obvious to someone without executive dysfunction but really, just Google "city, state, local public library"

If you get multiple results, there might just be two branches of the same library not far away from each other. Google will probably list the address under the location result, so you can just pick whichever one is closest and go to their website. Just make sure it says "public" somewhere on the website, so you know it's government-run and tax funded.

Most libraries have a website, even if it's not specific to the exact branch you'll be visiting. The library may be named after the county and then have 5 branches in 5 different cities/towns in that county.

For example, where I grew up in Washington State, I had a card/account with the Kitsap County Regional Library. That's what the website was called, but the places I visited were called The Manchester Library and The Kitsap Library, which are branches of the regional library.

The overall website for the county library is where you should go. Different libraries have different website qualities, so you may get something that looks like it was made in the 90s, or you may get something very modern. Best of luck with getting one of the better ones lol

2. If You Don't Have Transportation

First, you don't necessarily have to go to the library in person to get a card. Some may require it, but many don't. A lot of libraries have probably newly introduced online sign-up because of Corona, so it's a good time for getting a card without transportation.

Once you have a card, getting books doesn't necessarily require transportation either. Tons of libraries offer e-books, and others can even mail you the books you've requested.

Even if you do prefer hard copies, there are enough libraries that you may even be able to walk to yours. There are a lot more libraries/branches than most people realize - they're often just so small and out of the way that you don't see them unless you're looking. See where yours is located and it may be within walking distance (I'm talking less than a mile), or a two-minute bus ride.

3. If You've Never Had a Library Card Before

Getting a library card for the first time (or the first time as an adult) can be mysterious and spooky. In most cases, it's actually very easy.

For example, I myself just googled and found my local library, and their website, right at the top, says, "Don't have a card? Get one now." With a hyperlink.

I clicked it and all it asked for was my name, address, phone number, and a pin for the card. It asked if I wanted to pick up my card or have it mailed to me, so I selected mail, since I can't drive. It then gave me a temporary card number to use immediately while I wait for my official card to arrive. I could then go request a bunch of books to be put on hold without my card even being here yet.

Some older fashioned libraries may require you to come in person and show proof of identity. In the case that you have to go in person, bring a photo ID and your birth certificate with you. This is usually plenty, even for stricter libraries. They may have you fill out a form when you get there and, after that, they'll give you a card.

You shouldn't have to wait for one to be made, like you would a new state ID or some such, because they're all the same with no name printed on them. The bar code on each card is just different and will be connected to your digital library account.

4. If You Don't Know How Using the Library Works

If you've never used a library before, figuring out how one works can be really intimidating. Here's a general breakdown of what you need to know:

Each library usually has multiple branches. A branch is just one building in the library's "network"

Your library card will work at any branch in the library's network

There is usually no limit to how many books you can check out at once

Most libraries let you check out a book for 2-4 weeks, though the checkout period may be shorter for popular books with high demand

If you're not at the library in person, or if a book is currently checked out by someone else, you can use the library website to put a book on hold. This means you're in a queue. If the book is in stock, a librarian/employee will go and get it, put a slip of paper with your name on it in the book so that it's visibly sticking out, and shelve the book with the other holds near the checkout. This makes it easy to "shop" for books online and then go pick up all of your holds at once the next day or so.

Books will usually be held for 3-7 days before being reshelved

If you haven't finished reading a book yet and it's due soon, you can also renew it, so long as nobody else is in line for it. This can usually be done online by logging in to your account, going to your profile (or wherever it shows the books you've checked out), and hitting Renew. If someone else has put the book on hold, you won't be able to renew it, but can put it on hold yourself and get back in line. You'll have to return it but, once the rest of the queue has finished with it, you can check it out again.

Returning a book usually entails one of 3 things: 1) bringing your stack of returns to a returns desk and leaving them there; 2) going into the library and putting them into a drop-off slot; 3) putting them into a return drop-off bin outside, which is available during closed hours as well.

Fines are typically negligible for the average person. It's usually about 25¢ per book, per day overdue. If you've got one book a week overdue, you owe a couple bucks. This is manageable. Just be careful not to checkout ten books and then forget to return them because that adds up really fast.

Libraries usually don't bother you much about fines unless you hit a limit. For many libraries, if you hit about $20 in fines, they'll make you pay them before checking out anymore books.

5. If You're Trans or Otherwise Have a Legal Deadname

If you would rather not have your deadname associated with your library account, whether there is good news or not heavily depends on what library you're going to. If your library is less concerned with proof of identity, like mine, you can sign up with whatever name you want, no fuss.

If your library requires documented proof of your identity, you may have to sign up with your deadname. However, in more liberal areas (or with a nice employee) you may be able to request that your account be put in a preferred name. With legal proof of identity already there for your deadname, there may be some locations that would be fine with creating your account under your preferred name, perhaps with a note somewhere in the account with your deadname noted for legal reasons. Try your hand at asking though. It's worth a shot.

And for those whose library will not let you use a preferred name and requires your legal name, the silver lining is that the cards usually don't have your name on them, so you won't have to cringe every time you see it in your wallet

Best of luck supporting your local library!

I hope this information was enough to help some of you take that first step!

#library #libraries #maus #current events #psa #adhd #autism #actuallyadhd #executive dysfunction #actuallyadd #actually add #actually adhd #reading #books

[tatinotchatty]

me with Adhd™ texting: sends long ass paragraphs full of ramblings, ten minutes worthy of audio messages

friend: *sends one long text*

me: waddup, im jared 19

#actuallyadhd #adhd #add #actuallyadd #adhd memes #tadhdfw #adult adhd #adhd tag #adhd feels #nd #neurodivergent

[decayanddesign]

Hi there! This is a free post to talk about your special interest/hyperfixation.

This is a judgement-free zone, so go ahead and infodump to your heart’s content! ✨

#actuallyautistic #actually autistic #actuallyadhd #actually adhd #actually add #actuallyadd #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #neurodiverse #actuallyneurodivergent #Decay's dumb ramblings #I'm feeling kinda crappy and I love listening to people talk about their interests #so have at it!

[araku-validrava]

Me while consuming any media:

”All the characters are Bisexual and Neurodivergent until proven otherwise. Sorry, I don’t make the rules”

#aaraku speaks #aaraku talks #aaraku posts #my post #bisexuality #actuallyautistic #actuallyadd #actuallyaspergers #actuallyadhd #bisexual #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #100+ notes #200+ notes #300+ notes #400+ notes #500+ notes #800+ notes

[cloning-misadventures]

#actuallyautistic #living with autism #autism #asd #actually add #actuallyadd #experimental animation #flash animation #animation

[ezadhd]

ADHD med Journal

This past week I started on 10mg of long acting Ritalin, after not being on any medication for my adhd for a year and a half.

I was scared of going back on medication. I'm still scared.

My Medication history:

Before I went off medication in Feb 2021, I had been on medication for 10 years. I was on Concerta from age 8 to 17 (almost 18), and then Strattera from end of 2019 to the start of 2021. I hated being on Conerta and suffered a lot of side effects, insomnia, lack of appetite and increased anxiety and depression. I went off Concerta due to a bad case of depression. I started on Strattera just before my final year of high school. 2020 was a difficult year for everyone, and was probably not the best time to be trying a new medication. I struggled a lot in 2020 with my emotions, my social life and my academics, but so did most others. 2021 was my first year without medication since I was 8 years old. It was the best year of my life. I took a gap year in 2021 before starting uni this year. I feel that I managed my academics in the first semester fairly well. But I had to put all my spare time into studying and working on my academics, and I still almost failed a course, so I am now going onto Ritalin.

Week 1 on Ritalin

I started last Sunday.

Positives:

Less tired after lectures

able to follow lectures a bit better

task initiation seems better

not too many side effects

Negatives:

my sleep schedules been off this week

that's it.

First two nights(Mon & Tues) I got 5 hrs of sleep. Then Wednesday i overslept, missed two lectures and the latest time to take the Ritalin. That night i fell asleep at 6:30pm and slept for 11 hours. Things seem to be settling now though. The past two nights I've slept just less than my usual +-7.5hrs. I'm ok with this

#adhd #medication #journal #actuallyadhd #sleep #adhd medication #university #Ritalin #Concerta #Strattera #actuallyadd #medication history #ADHD #ADD #adhdawareness #neurodivergency #neurodiversity #neurodivergent

[your-villainous-neighbour]

#haha im #im not #having a good time #:) #adhd #adhd tag #adhd memes #rsd #add #actuallyadhd #actuallyadd

[mental-ch-illness]

imagine being able to just sit down and be productive. like, who is your god and what kind of sacrifices must i make. 

#adhd #actuallyadhd #add #actuallyadd #attention deficit hyperactivity disorder #attention deficit disorder #actuallyneurodivergent #neurodivergent