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Cool thanks for easing my mind!

I've been making it easier on me, by getting used crafts materials off of craigslist. Also, selling what I'm not using anymore has helped immensely with justifying investing into a new hobby :)

Love all the helpful advice on Lemmy, thank you!

Thanks for your advice! Since getting diagnosed and being more aware of how ADHD brains work, at least I've become better at identifying what makes me frustrated or mad.

Often, it's the triggers adding up by the end of the day, especially noise and visual commotion drain me. I can control my frustration most of the time (outwardly) but may be grinding my teeth or swearing under my breath, even knowing I am overreacting. I've had outbursts though and while only verbal, I feel like shit lashing out at loved ones over nothing. It's like know I'm overreacting but I can't stop myself.

I am trying to take control though, as you suggested. I got some Loop earplugs and NC headphones last year and have been using them daily when I know I'll be in a stressful situation. My partner knows how I get stressed and doesn't mind if I pop in the Loops, and I've been open about when I start feeling overwhelmed. It's helped a good bit with the mental drain but meds have been especially helpful for my mood in the evenings.

Sorry for the wall of text! Adhd made me do it.

Wow, thanks for the thorough explanation! I have a Keychron K2 V2, so it should be 4000mAh as per the website.

Thanks, yeah I was thinking along those lines and I'd rather be safe than sorry.

The keyboard I'm modding has RGB, so I guess I should cut around it?

I also take breaks but I am so much more short-tempered off my meds that I am starting to not like how I am, especially in the evenings when my mental capacity is spent. Any tips?

Okay, story time? Have you ever read lips to a conversation and learned some juicy gossip?!

I also have a dish washing liquid dispenser, so much easier! I'm glad we have a dishwasher though, with all the cooking our family does it would be a daily nightmare for me to deal with all the dishes. Recently started listening to that Loop Daddy guy while doing chores, and it's a lot more fun to get things done.

Yeeessss, my vaccum has a translucent plastic compartment so I can see all the dirt and it's so satisfying! I love that I never have to buy bags to replace! BTW vaccuuming the bed matresses is gross AND fascinating.

Love all your tips, thank you! And I'll check out flylady.net today, if nothing else, the novelty factor will probably give me some motivation to clean :)

I just tried these myself, they are so handy! I have been using a kinda broom attachment for my vacuum, works fine for flat surfaces and upholstery, so I've only needed the stiffer for my plants and harder to reach spots such as under the sofa.

Edit: swiffer....