#adhd hygiene

[blow-me-a-kis]

*smashes thru your window and rolls into the landing*

Hey. If you haven't flossed in a while, before your tooth routine, take some pain meds. I highly recommend a lil cbd tincture under the tongue, (or you could infuse your mouthwash with cbd, fancy). Tylenol/advil works fine, too.

Also your routine should go :

1) mouthwash

2) floss

3) brush (do Not rinse)

Here's why.

Brushing last will provide a nice little massage to your gums, too, which should help if flossing is ouchies.

Also if you don't already own one, you should maybe look into a water floss. They got ones for every budget. I still use the string, just cause with adhd, you gotta do it when you can, and you can floss with a string pretty much anywhere.

Also check out xylitol gum. It's good for your teeth, and will help a bit if you can't get around to brushing too often, or if you a dunce like me and eat after your teeth routine before bed. But the pointy dunce hat is supes' cute, so whateveerrr

Sorry about ur window? Probably put some shoes on... for the glass....

*sheepishly climbs out the broken window and naruto runs into the night*

#adhd tips #executive dysfunction #teeth #dental #adhd #adhd problems #sensory problems #adhd hygiene #hygiene #health #depression #depressive episode

[1-rain-1]

Ya ever look down at your toothbrush and realize in the last 30 days you've brushed your teeth roughly 30 times? I did so today and cried

Of all my achievements, this is easily the most impressive. Calculus? Might as well be algebra in comparison. Running fast and lifting the weights? Been there done that. Personal hygiene though? Undiagnosed ADHD and a natural disaster of a sleep schedule made sure that was a constant battle. (which I usually lose)

Did you know sleep can be restorative? There are options beyond the spectrum of "moderately groggy to sleeping past a 4pm alarm". That you can wake up, and just.... feel awake?. That it's even possible to feel "good"?

I hope I find a way to get here without sleep meds. I hear no one really knows how some of them work long term

#No I did not brush with the tears #Adhd hygiene #Adhd #Hygiene

[silvermoon424]

Me not wanting to get in the shower: 😕

Me in the shower: 🥰❤️😍

Me getting out of the shower: 😕

#is this common amongst neurodivergent people #I think it is #btw don't worry I shower regularly lol I usually just have to force myself to do it #I finally realized a while ago that I just hate having wet hair #when I shower with a shower cap on days I don't wash my hair I have a much easier time before and after #personal #hygiene #actually autistic #actually adhd #adhd #autism #1k

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Insomnia and Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

Future ADHD

#adhd #adhd post #adhd awareness/acceptance month #adhd and insomnia #adhd and procrastination #sleep hygiene #remember to take care of yourself #feel free to share and reblog #Future ADHD (Facebook)

[copperbadge]

A while back, I remember you talking about a toothbrush that was so good you almost didn't need to floss? Do you remember what toothbrush it was? Thank you!

Oh sure! Although you may be slightly misremembering, I've definitely posted about that.

For context, as with many people with ADHD I have trouble managing dental hygiene, and while I usually manage to brush twice a day, flossing is beyond me. Especially because I also have unusually sensitive gums -- I've had dentists in the past who were like "Yeah, I can see why you don't floss." There are some people for whom the whole "if you floss regularly it'll toughen your gums" thing simply isn't true. (It's...possible that's true for everyone, there have been very few actual studies with good data on the efficacy and impact of flossing.)

My current dentist recommended that if I wasn't going to floss, I should get an electric toothbrush -- she said any electric toothbrush is at least better than only manual brushing without flossing, but the Phillips Sonicare is the one she recommended. She said that using the Sonicare, as long as you use it for at least two minutes solid and make sure you hit your gumlines, was almost as good as flossing.

I think it's a great indication of how people who struggle with certain tasks and also the medical professionals treating them can sometimes focus so hard on what you ought to be doing that they miss what you are capable of doing -- sure it would probably actually be best if I flossed, but since that's not really on the table, my dentist and I chose to seek almost-as-good alternatives rather than just go back into the cycle of "I don't floss and you scold me for it" which dominated the first 35 years or so of my life. It's one of those perfect is the enemy of good things, where your options seem to be "success or failure" but are actually "success, moderate improvement, or failure".

#teeth #flossing #dental hygiene #sam has adhd

[desultory-suggestions]

If you are someone who struggles with dental hygiene due to mental health issues or neurodiversity and you just can't seem to change your routine or motivate yourself, I highly recommend investing in the right tools for you. Often advice starts with "Just form a habit! Just set a reminder!" but these things are not always enough to help when there are external stressors that cause avoidance.

An electric toothbrush and small portable waterpik have been amazing for me. I hate flossing, I find it tedious, and painful, and I avoid it. A waterpik on the other hand is fast, easy, and extremely effective. I also didn't realize how tedious I found brushing until I got an affordable electric brush. It helps do the majority of the work for me, feels nice, and has a timer to help me brush for the right amount of time. I hated mouthwash because it always burns my tongue, so I switched to alcohol-free mouthwash that doesn't.

These small changes have vastly changed my relationship to dental hygiene. If you can't get yourself to the bathroom, keep your brush by the bed. If you hate mint toothpaste use kids toothpaste with a more gentle flavor. If you need to have a brush on the go carry Colgate Wisps. Stop trying to force yourself to fit into an uncomfortable system, instead try to build one that fits your needs.

#des posts #There's no guarantee these will work for everyone #but it's always worth a try if it means improving your relationship with your health. #dental health #dental hygiene #adhd #adhd problems #sensory issues #dental hygiene adhd #depression #depression hygiene #self care #shame reduction #self help #invisible disability #wellness #suggestions #suggestion blog #desultory suggestions #mental health #mental wellness #healing

[kirexa]

Btw it's okay to half ass things. If a task seems too big? Half ass it. If it seems like too much effort? Don't put in all the effort. Just put in the effort you can. Cleaning your room is too much but it feels gross to be in? Clean your desk, or the floor, or the dresser, or whatever. It doesn't need to be all at once.

You can half ass things. It's better than not doing it at all. I love you, you've got this. <3

#mental health #mental health tips #idk how to tag i just wanted to say this #i got this tip from the adhd subreddit SO long ago when i talked about how i was struggling with hygiene #they're really nice over there ^-^ #well idk abt now bcuz i havent used it in over a year

[slonechnik]

oh but what do you see in harry why do you like him so much whats so good about him he stinks hes an addict hes done fucked up shit hes not even cute how can you find anything attractive in him how do you find anything good like AAAAAAAA

ITS ABOUT CHOICE! THERES SO MANY BAD OPTIONS TO CHOSE FROM BUT THERE IS STILL AN OPPORTUNITY TO DO SOMETHING INCREDIBLY KIND AS HARRY

YOU CAN BE AN ULTRALIBERAL YOU CAN BE A MORALIST A FASCIST EVEN BUT YOU CAN ALSO CONSCIOUSLY CHOSE NOT TO PURSUE ANY OF THESE ROUTES

ITS ABOUT HAVING CAPACITY TO DO GOOD IN A WORLD THAT ACTIVELY DISCOURAGES YOU FROM IT IN A SYSTEM THAT EVEN PUNISHES YOU FOR IT

ITS ABOUT CAPACITY FOR CHANGE ITS ABOUT THE BEAUTY OF HUMAN RESILIENCE

and honestly so what if hes an addict! im surrounded by addicts! theres an alcoholic living next door theres acoholics at a family function theres a bunch sitting at a bench near the church or at the park theres an addict i love theres an addict i just met or some that i just heard of and some are kind some are not some are trying to get help some arent some stopped using and some havent and they all deserve at least the basic modicum of respect and kindness and aid harry might be fictional but all his troubles and ailments are not theyre real things that happen to real people! and i do empathize with that! sometimes i even relate! and it does make me love him as a character very much!

and frankly i dont care if hes conventionally attractive im tired of conventionally attractive im tired of seeing the same cardboard cutout of a pretty face and perfect abs okay! i find the receding hairline delightful! i love a belly! thick arms are wonderful! i dont care that his ass is flaccid thats where all our asses head towards and theres beauty in it! and in the flamboyant mismatched clothing and weird hairstyles and questionable facial hair! and idc abt the bloating or the redness i have a red face too! perpetually! i think its cute! and its also a testament to the resilience of human body and it is inherently beautiful to me!

and he stinks bc hes on a bender and forgot everything and doesnt even know what money is give him time honestly you can work up to a good hygiene and a good routine

okay im done goodbye

#disco elysium #harry dubois #harrier du bois #riemblings #ive seen one post too many ill probably feel stupid about this tomorrow but for now im going to sleep or finish writing my stupid essay #i hate having adhd but thats besides the point okay #i love harry a lot idcidcidcisc #message me with your harry critique when you manage to not make it abt his disabilities or his looks or his addiction #hes far from perfect hes done horrible things! and yet everyone is focused on him having shit hygiene and a drug and alcohol problem #okay im fine now!! im fine! im okay!!

[xerxestexastoast]

Your occasional executive dysfunction reminder that my dental hygienist told me it was okay to brush without paste if it meant getting my teeth brushed at all. The next dental appointment I had after putting it into practice, she told me my teeth looked way better than last time

#executive dysfunction #hygiene #dental health #ADHD

[sexdykes]

tips for brushing teeth regularly

i have struggled with brushing my teeth regularly for a while now but i have recently gotten better at doing it a couple times a week now instead of like, once a month, and i figured i should share some things that helped me.

generally speaking, the reason why someone isnt brushing their teeth will fall into one of the following categories:

forgetfulness

not liking the taste

not liking the texture

not enough stimulation during the task

lack of spoons

its a good idea to try to identify which of the categories you fall into. i am mostly forgetfulness but the others are mixed in there too. they also often overlap quite a bit

forgetfulness/lack of spoons

not every one of these tips will work for both, but a lot of them overlap enough that i figured it may aswell be one category for the sake of brevity

try keeping your toothbrush in your shower or next to your bed or somewhere that you are likely to see it and have time to use it. i have three toothbrushes in different places in my house

incorporating brushing my teeth into my shower routine has really really helped me ( i mention it a bunch, sorry in advance)

allow yourself to brush your teeth at any time of the day, not just when you "should" be. brushing your teeth at 1pm before lunch is better than not brushing your teeth at all

if they help, set alarms reminding you to do it

i keep a set of those floss/toothpick combos next to my bed that i use whenever i am watching a youtube video or something which is especially good when ive missed a couple days

if you have housemates that youre willing to ask, see if you can brush your teeth with them

easier said than done, but try not to beat yourself up when you dont brush your teeth. youll just start to associate it with that bad feeling

taste

there are starting to be some fun flavors of toothpaste, its worth trying to get one that you like the taste of

if you cant find one that you like the taste of, dry-brushing is better than nothing

brushing in the shower helps really rinse out your mouth properly so you no longer taste any toothpaste (otherwise i usually have to keep going back to the sink every two seconds)

texture

if you can stand it, mouthwash is your friend

experiment with different kinds of brushes or toothpaste as some brushes are softer/tougher and some toothpastes froth more or less

if you cant do toothbrushes at all, using your finger is absolutely okay, or wet cloth of some kind

both taste/texture

try to find a way to scrape off buildup on your teeth. like i already mentioned, I keep floss next to my bed and that is quite helpful when trying to scrape stuff off. a cloth would also work i imagine

general tips

try watching something or listening to something while brushing your teeth

dont be afraid to get silly with it!

get a fun toothbrush! they are usually advertised to young kids and so might be a little small for your mouth but a toothbrush is a toothbrush!

same for fun toothpaste! and mouthwash!

i saw someone talk about how they got 7 different flavors of toothpaste to have a different kind every day of the week

if you can, try to leave the toothpaste in your mouth for as long as possible (without swallowing it of course)

floss!!

if you can, use mouthwash!

i know that it is super hard to do sometimes, but brushing your teeth is so important.

if you have any tips of your own please share them!

#long post #hygiene #brushing teeth #adhd #autistic #mental health #lura speaks

[murphysletsdraw]

How to (efficiently) hand wash dishes

Despite good intentions and decent physical ability, you often walk into the kitchen to find a mess. Dirty dishes piled high, no clean utensils to cook with and old food scraps and mysterious goo making the room feel awful. When you try to wash up you don't know where to start, it feels impossible and takes longer than it should have to, so you avoid doing it and soon get stuck with just as big a mess a few days later. If this sounds familiar, I’ve written this tutorial with you in mind. In other words, my aim is to help a person with executive dysfunction/brain fog/burn out and/or limited experience with housework to deal with a big pile of dishes in a messy, dirty kitchen in a logical, step-by-step way with the minimum of effort. For context: I am cognitively (and physically) disabled and after inventing this method for washing dishes my kitchen has gone from “always dangerously dirty” to “almost always clean”, even when I’m unmedicated for long stretches of time. I can’t promise similar results for you but I can at least promise I’m not an abled, neurotypical, naturally tidy person about to tell you to try harder.

You will need:

A comfortable dish washing tool (sponge, brush or cloth)

Two basins, one for washing and one for rinsing (meaning either a plastic basin and a sink or two sinks)

A dish drying rack

A cutlery dryer

Dish soap

A plug for the drain

Kitchen rags or sponge cloths

1-3 clean kitchen towels (fabric, not paper)

Rubber gloves (optional)

Step one is to get your work space in order.

This will involve some general cleaning and tidying, but trust me, it will end up saving you time and spoons. 1) Remove everything in your path that’s clean (things that shouldn’t be in the kitchen, clean dishes, food you want to keep etc) and storing it out of reach. 2) If possible, place an open waste bin on the floor within easy reach. 3) Remove trash and bigger loose pieces of food waste. 4) Gather up all dirty cutlery, spatulas, ladles and similar utensils and place them head down in a small pot, bucket, food container or similar. Fill the container with hot water and some dish soap and leave it someplace out of the way. 5) Gather your plates and bowls, scrape any bits of food into the bin and pre-rinse them as needed, and stack them by type. 6) Empty your pots and pans and stack them, fill them part way with hot water and dish soap and put them to the side. 7) Empty and pre-rinse your cups and glasses. If any are very caked in dirt, fill them with hot water and dish soap. 8) Gather any remaining miscellaneous dishes, pre-rinse as needed and stack them as much as possible to save space.

By now, your dirty dishes should be ready for washing and sorted by type and you should have some surface space available to work in. Pick one surface area to be your clean area, preferably within easy reach of the sink, and one area to be the dirty area (for now). I usually use my kitchen table (or the floor, as long as I can safely and easily move around the sink) to be my dirty area.

Ideally, your work flow should physically move in a line from left to right (or vice versa), going from dirty to washing to rinsing to drying. If you don’t have enough space, it’s more important to have the washing, rinsing and drying lined up that way.

9) Move all your dishes to the dirty area and keep them separated as before by type. 10) Empty and clean your sink(s) and/or wash basin. 11) Scrub your clean area very clean and dry it. Place a dish rack there or cover it with a kitchen towel. Leave a rag or something similar near the edge - the area will get wet so be ready to wipe up the water before it spills to the floor.

At this point, I usually take a moment to check in with myself. If I’m running out of energy or time, I only proceed to wash my pots, pans, chopping boards, knives and other cooking utensils, and leave my eating and drinking utensils for another time. Why? Firstly, because those cooking tools are usually the only dishes that will be permanently damaged if left dirty and/or moist for too long Secondly, it means that I’ll have everything I need to cook myself a meal and a neat, clean-ish space to cook in. This is after all the most important thing in a kitchen. Everything else is organized, even if it’s still dirty, so it’s easy to grab and wash a plate and a fork as needed so I can eat said meal.

When you’re ready to proceed, step two is to wash your dishes.

Now that things are tidy, there will be limited task switching and moving around from this point on, which I find to be the main reasons I get confused, distracted, stressed or overwhelmed when cleaning. I’ve suggested an order in which to wash your dishes that should save time and help preserve water by going from (usually) less dirty to (usually) more dirty. When the water in your wash basin starts to look or smell nasty, change it. You can also clear away the bin(s) now.

1) Get a clean kitchen towel and throw it over your shoulder so it’s always within easy reach. 2) As I mentioned above, you should arrange your wash basins/sink(s) so that everything will move in a straight, uninterrupted line - wash (in the basin if you don’t have two sinks), rinse in the sink and dry on the surface next to the sink. If you only have one sink/basin, wash everything first, then rinse, then dry. The aims are to minimize task switching, save time, save water and avoid dirtying your clean dishes by cross contamination. If you only take away one thing from this tutorial it should be to use this assembly line type of set up. 3) Fill your wash basin as much as you can with glasses and cups and top up with hot water and dish soap. Wash all of them. If you’re low on energy or time, focus on the rim of the glass/cup and the inside, those are the most important parts. Soak the next batch of dishes while you rinse and/or stack your current batch according to your set up. 4) Repeat with plates, then bowls. Between every stage, check if you have enough space left to work in - perhaps your dirty area is almost empty and you can clean some of it for extra clean space? 5) Cutlery and utensils go next. Since they’ve been soaking in hot water, maybe even twice at this point, you can just swipe the top half like credit cards in a folded dish sponge unless they’re very dirty. I like to arrange my cutlery handle-side up in another container before rinsing them, that way I can grab a handful easily, rinse the handful in one go and then put them handle-side down in the drying container. Else they tend to get tangled and fly everywhere, but that might just be me.

At this point, your clean/drying area is probably filling up. If you’re low on space, rinse whatever is left to rinse, dry it with a clean towel and store it out of the way. That way you’ll have room to wash and dry your pots, pans and other miscellaneous cookware, even if it’s been piling up, which should be your last remaining step.

Take a look around - I usually find that after washing dishes this way, I’ve basically tricked myself into tidying most of my kitchen (to get my clean belongings out of harm’s way and make room for my clean and dirty areas) and stove-top, so if you have the energy to spare this is a good time to quickly clean those down as well.

That’s it, that’s my method for washing dishes with the least amount of stress and effort. To me, a clear, logical workflow that I can write out into a series of steps to follow in order is the most helpful way to avoid stress and extra work when my cognitive functions are at their worst.

To sum up

If you’d like a much shorter step-by-step guide to print out and hang in the kitchen, you could sum it up like this

1) get rid of clean stuff 2) get rid of trash and old food 3) gather, pre-rinse and stack dishes 4) move in a straight line: wash, rinse, dry 5) when short on time, prioritise cooking tools over eating tools 6) wash dishes one type at a time

but you should of course tailor this list to include the stuff you’re most likely to forget or most likely to find useful.

Some other things to consider:

Anything that has come into contact with raw meat or chicken should always be washed separately and with more care. If you’re uncertain on food safety in general, please take a moment to look into it.

Non-stick pots and pans should be handled with care, replaced often and only washed with very soft tools - if they get scraped or damaged, even with age and normal use, they’re no longer safe to use. I would argue that they’re not safe to use anyway and that well-treated cast iron or other good metal cookware will fill the same functions if used correctly, but you should of course decide for yourself.

Don’t use dish soap on cast iron or leave it soaking in water, just wash it with hot water. Make sure to look up a guide to using and maintaining cast iron tools, and if you’re not able to wash it regularly immediately after use, it might be best to use stainless steel instead. Misused cast iron can be fixed, but it takes some effort.

Never pour grease, oil or other food waste down the drain - it will smell awful and eventually clog the drain which can be difficult and expensive to deal with.

Solutions to other problems:

Of course, there are other reasons why washing dishes might be difficult. If you have problems with fine motor skills, I recommend a dish sponge or a rag over a brush since it’s easier to feel what you’re doing and it lets you use your whole hand instead of just your wrist. Try every dish washing tool available to you and pick the one you prefer. Be honest about your difficulties, try to pinpoint their sources, take them seriously and allow yourself to problem solve with some imagination. An example: the reason my partner avoided doing the dishes in our new kitchen turned out to be that because of the poor design of the sink, the floor gets wet very quickly. Once she realised this, we got a set of indoor sandals each and now neither of us have to get our feet wet.

For other sensory issues, you can try:

choosing a dish soap that is allergy friendly and that either smells nice or is not perfumed

getting a nice, protective hand cream to use after washing dishes

blocking out unpleasant sounds with music or earplugs

wearing gloves

wearing a thick apron or other protective clothing to not get unpleasantly soaked, or at least change into clothes you’re don’t mind staining

use incense or an oil burner to get a nicer smell in the kitchen

If pain or fatigue hinders you, use a (safe!) seat instead of standing.

This list could go on much longer (and if you have some advice I’ve missed, please send it my way so I can add it) but the more important point is to get you thinking outside of the box both about what’s actually stopping you and what could be done about it. There is no real benefit to doing things the normal way, unless of course you’re living with ableist people who will punish you otherwise.

Avoiding mess in future

This tutorial hopefully helps you deal with a mess, but it won’t help you avoid a mess from piling up. If there’s interest, I might make a tutorial for that too - let me know what you think and what issues are the most challenging for you and I'll try to help! Of course, if the above method is helpful, just knowing how to solve the problem without having to think up a plan or spend more time and energy than necessary can help with procrastination or avoidance by itself.

Please give me feedback!

If this was helpful to you, or you think it might be helpful to someone else, please reblog it and take two seconds to follow me on youtube (link in notes) - I am disabled myself and making tutorials, especially in video form, is my dream livelihood. If it was very helpful and you'd like more tutorials, please donate to my ko-fi or patreon (link also in notes). If you'd appreciate pictures as a visual aid or to break up the wall of text, and/or if you would like this tutorial in video format, please let me know! If this tutorial was NOT helpful to you, either by being explained poorly or having steps that didn't work for you, please let me know that too! English is not my first language, and while no method will work for everyone I would like this method to be as widely accessible as possible. Thanks for reading and good luck!

#disability #actually disabled #autism #adhd #neurodivergence #cognitive disability #disability resources #tutorial #tutorials #housework tutorial #hygiene #phew! I really tried with this one so hopefully it will be of use! #burnout #mental health #had to repost because tumblr punishes external links

[lyndiscealin]

Autism toothbrush

Holy fuck...

Okay so I have adhd and might be autistic and I always had problems brushing my teeth. My adhd coach recommended an autism toothbrush, because it cleans all 3 sides of your teeth at once so you only need like 20 seconds for everything.

And omfg!

It's so thorough! I could brush 5 minutes with a regular toothbrush and I woldn't get the same good result. I reach parts of my mouth I didn't before (and didn't even know I didn't).

I think I can keep up a routine with this one. This might change my life (and safe my teeth)

#brushing teeth #autism #neurodivergent #adhd #hygiene

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

ADHD & Hair Washing

The Mimi ADHD Coach

#adhd #adhd post #adhd & washing hair #staying clean #hygiene #neurodivergence #neurodiversity #actually neurodivergent #feel free to share/reblog #The Mini ADHD Coach (Facebook)

[audhdnight]

Got muted in three of my Facebook groups this week alone for pointing out ableism because they call it “armchair diagnosis”.

Like bro I didn’t say “this person definitely has pda profile autism” I said “it’s ableist to moan incessantly about how gross it is when people don’t brush their teeth and how disgusting people who struggle with hygiene are, whether this person has a causal condition or not”.

I have since left all three groups because FUCK THAT but also one woman responded to my comment simply saying “yeah as someone who struggles with hygiene I probably shouldn’t have read these comments” and THAT is exactly who I’m speaking up for. I am so sick of getting silenced for defending my own fucking community.

For context: the group I’m specifically referencing in the above example is dedicated to making fun of the trash men who send unsolicited pics and get really really upset when you aren’t impressed. Someone shared a post in that group where a woman told a man she would expect him to brush his teeth multiple times a day, and his response was, verbatim: “That doesn’t work for me. I suggest you find someone you think is better than me. Good luck.”

Like… that’s not even what this group is for??? He said they didn’t click, respectfully cut contact, and wished her well?? He wasn’t even rude! WHAT THE FUCK IS THE PROBLEM WITH ANY OF WHAT HE SAID??????

And everyone was in the comments with puke emojis and saying things like “no one should have to ask for basic hygiene” or “there is no excuse for this” or “men are so fucking disgusting”. Like hello casual ableism? Also, men are not the only ones who could struggle with caring for themselves. There are SO. MANY. reasons someone might not brush their teeth often. I personally have a hard time with it because with my adhd I genuinely just forget and with my autism the sensory experience can be a LOT so it’s hard to make myself do it on the rare occasions when I do remember. And I’m definitely not a man, cis or otherwise.

#fucking over it #ableism #casual ableism #fuck facebook #ableism tw #hygiene #invisible disability #actually neurodivergent #autistic #adhd memory #sensory issues #pda autism #depression #memory problems

[seagull-michael]

Lets play a game! It's called, "How invalid to society are you?"

How do you play? Each thing about you that causes hate and/or discrimination from the genral public and maybe even the government earns you 1 point! There are no half point or negative points and you can only get one point for each thing, make sure to count up you points in the end to see how much society hates you!!

I'm autistic

I have ADHD

I'm aromantic

I'm asexual

I'm Non-binary

I use pronouns that "don't match my gender"

I use neopronouns

I use neogenders

I'm "lazy"

I have poor hygiene

I'm converting to Satanism

I have trouble speaking (as in, I have a stutter)

And thats everything I can think of about myself, I have 12 "invalid" points. How invalid am I? Not invalid at all. I have not hurt anyone in my beliefs and struggles, I have reasons for my "lazy" and "gross" behaviours that go beyond "I don't wanna". I will not change myself because others want me to, keep your own fucking nose in your own fucking business.

Invite your moots to play!! (Anyone can play) and remember, YOU ARE VALID

@i-give-u--stuff @welcome-to-hell-ya-gucks @floating-above-sea-level @dreamcatcher-faux @theflatpancakes @darthpastry @much-ado-about-whomst @starfishinthedistance @forgetmenot99 @smolgirlbigdreams @tiny-brain

Apologies to anyone who wishes to not be tagged in posts like this

#society #autism #adhd #aroace #aromantic #asexual #non binary #he/him #neopronouns #neogenders #mascbeing #laziness #poor hygiene #satanism #stutter #valid #you are valid #unless you are actually hurting people #then stop

[purplesaline]

The time I'm able to go to sleep each night is always different and I never know ahead of time when it will be. If I try to go to bed too early I'll just lay there staring at the back of my eyelids, if I try too late I miss the window and have to wait until the next night to try again.

But how do I know when the window is?

If you haven't already guessed I have ADHD and the important thing to know about ADHD for this post is that brain never shuts up. No matter how tired you are, brain never shuts up and being bored is painful.

But!!! For me at least my capacity to manage all the trains of thought slows down at a specific point of most nights which means that if I time things just right I can occupy that remaining train of thought with some sleepy music or an audiodrama I've already listened to a dozen times, and while it's distracted by that I can sneakily fall asleep!

If I don't distract it then it tries to tell me stories and that attracts the attention of all the other trains that wandered off and then I need to go be creative and there goes my chance to sleep.

So the distraction is very important. And the other trains need to have gone away first because if there's more than one I need to be doing something with my hands and something else with my brain at the same time.

Falling asleep, for most people, is a science. For Me? It's all art and desperate prayers.

#ADHD #sleep hygiene #pleaseworkpleaseworkpleaseworkplea #delayed sleep phase disorder #and #non-24 sleep/wake cycle #make things even more challenging #my difficulty level for falling asleep is set to Nightmare mode