ADHD Life Lesson 14/50

Can you relate? - lesson 14 @vivaconagua #adhd #adhdlife #adhdcheck #adhdprobs #adhdinwomen #adhdawareness #adhdtok
Disclaimer: Just because you do these things, doesn’t necessarily mean you have ADHD. If you think you might have it, please look to get officially diagnosed by a professional.

[@burnttoastspacegirlfriend8769]

When I forget where I left my water bottle, I tell myself I’ll get it later and then proceed to go the entire day without drinking anything. I need a GPS for my water bottles 😅

[@Chhesterification]

Attach an air tag or a tile to it. You can track it or some can make a chirping sound activated from your phone. But you have to know where your phone is. 😄

[@The-Duke-of-Destruction]

Thank you for saying this because that’s exactly what I just did and it made me get up and get my water

[@meady50]

that’s why my bottle never leaves my side haha. My bottle is also a quarter of the size of the daily recommendation of fluid intake, so it makes it much easier for me to only have to fill it up three to four times a day rather than 18. Also, Ive trained myself to go use the bathroom every time I have to fill up my water, so no more forgetting to go pee now either. The last thing I do before I go to sleep is full my cup to the top, and use the bathroom. First thing I do in the morning is drink the whole cup, or just half depending on.. things, and use the bathroom again. Then while I’m in the bathroom I see my toothbrush and am reminded to brush my teeth. Im ocd as well, so when I brush my teeth, I feel like I HAVE to take a shower. I can’t explain it, but I just need my whole body to be clean; I can’t clean just one part only.

[@es-br8ck]

And a smartwatch can ping the phone. It's all connected. It's a lot of crutches, but it does work.

[@fatshibe787]

I'll just trauma dump here, I have no other place. Being a senior in high school and having ADHD is pretty difficult. It's not easy I promise. I have watched many videos about how to control thoughts and how to study better and how to focus more, nothing helped. Add above that, house is too small, and my room is with the same wall as the living room, specifically the wall that has the tv mounted on, and my father usually watched tv with a high volume, so it can't get any worse. best I can do is close my door, put on my headphones, and hope that none of the tv sounds reach me. plus the overstimulation, I have a physics quiz in two days now and I have 3 lessons (they're short but difficult to understand) and I haven't finished 2 lessons yet, I got way too overstimulated to go on. sometimes I feel like sitting like a ball and start to cry, just because the overstimulation is too strong. if anyone read this, thank you so much.

[@gmy33]

You seem to have pretty good reflection ..keep that and take care ! .. i wish you had better living space when i was a teenager i moved my bed next to the washing machine as that tiny room had quiet energy .. nobody understood this .. i hope you can use friends to help you study and concentrate, being alone sucks as you continuously bump into the same wall ..i also hope you can sometimes use ritalin for study if that helps .. thanks for dumping :-) !! Good luck !

[@Plethorality]

I feel for you. I was diagnosed at 55 but grew up in a quieter era. I hope you find quieter options soon. My dad still uses his wireless headphones for his tv and cds, even in the nursing home he has just moved to. Maybe your dad can get some? Perhaps remind him that when he gets old, a lot of his care decisions might be down to you! And time goes so quickly! I wish you and your dad, all the best. Treasure each other while you still have each other.

[@lucyj4304]

Hey, this was me two years ago. I feel you on the overstimulation and the overwhelm! I also had trouble studying at home, with 7 younger sibs and so much snowballing self-doubt over late assignments. In 11th grade, I failed my first class ever in part because of how chronically overwhelmed and behind I was. That stress and resulting negative self-perception nearly kept me from graduating as a senior. A month after graduation, got my ADHD diagnosis. I’m replying to tell you a few things I wish someone had told me that year: 1. Grades do not always reflect your actual competence and should never be conflated with your worth as a person. 2. Struggling with things like assignments you never used to or that “should be easy” or that everyone else seems to be doing just fine-not a sign of failure. It’s a sign of a system failing you. 3. I promise better moments are ahead. You’re gonna figure the current problems out, slam into new ones, feel like you’re drowning, figure them out, rinse and repeat. You’re not going to suddenly buckle down and do a complete 180 and never fall back into those patterns again, so stop expecting that of yourself. What you can do is learn to accept and accommodate yourself. 4. One step in the right direction is progress, no matter how small it feels to you. 5. Idk what support people you have available, but trust me when I say that speaking up to someone you trust as soon as you’re able is the best way to go. I waited wayyyy too long to tell my parents, teachers, school counselor, and friends how much I was struggling. When I finally did, I received more support than I was expecting. I thought they’d all scoff and dismiss my struggles as laziness, and while there was a teeny bit of that from a couple people, most were surprised but happy to help. Same goes for professors now that I’m in college. Most of them are way more accommodating and understanding than you think they’ll be, and a snubbed email requesting help with ADHD struggles will 100% sting less than wishing you’d sent it before it was too late to pass. 6. Struggling does not mean you don’t deserve to succeed. If your brain is telling you that you didn’t actually try your hardest while you were completely overwhelmed, remind yourself that you deserve the compassion you’d extend to a friend in the same situation. You’ve got this, and I wish you the best!

[@charlestiraco8634]

You don't have a fan or something else to drown out the noise without it being annoying itself?

[@jaggedittlegirl]

This was months ago, I replied as just seen it today.....How are you? I hope you done well and are doing better

[@cassiablack1094]

I solve this with a hardcore tea addiction 😂 I frickin LOVE tea so I just carry around a bottle and tea bags all day. If I run out, time to make more tea :3 my fiancé is becoming concerned with my teapot collection.

[@breadman0512]

My hydration got way better when I started physically carrying a waterbottle around with me at school. Like, not in my backpack where I can forget about it, but in my jacket pocket, and when one ran out, I would replace it with another one I had in my backpack. That way I had a reminder to drink water physically touching me at all times, which helped a lot. Kinda cumbersome for some people, but it worked super well for me.

[@andyx7013]

I have found that I need physical reminders for everything. I leave my morning hygiene products out on my bathroom counter, so that I can go right down the line left to right and don’t forgot to do something like put on deodorant or brush my teeth.

[@KhadijahW.]

Facts! I was so dehydrated once that I was having chest pain and went to the hospital. They couldn’t believe how dehydrated I was. I have since bought a water cooler that lives in the middle of my home that I have to walk past all the time (I work from home) so I’ve been much hydrated since

[@foxymc01]

I just took two tablets at 3. 30 am for my headache, realizing I've only drank 3 times all day. Telling myself I have to look after myself better.

[@Dragonhelm99]

As someone with pretty bad adhd im always looking for new ways to stay hydrated, im constantly looking for new cups or drink flavors or something to keep me motivated to drink water

[@staceymurray9644]

I do this I do many things adhd symptoms but I have not been diagnosed

[@carnuatus]

Hydration trackers. Only way I remember. That and I usually have my water.

[@romanog.208]

I have adhd and struggle with drinking water. It makes me unfocused and exhausted often.

[@dfinite4089]

My memory played a trick on me today and I missed an appt! Also, the hydration thing is really important, and I learned the hard way. Kidney stones etc, because I always forget to drink water.

[@charlestiraco8634]

Yikes! I learned many things the hard way. I hope that won't be one of them.

[@comfycarpetman]

It’s actually crazy how my own mind gaslights me

[@sparklemotion8377]

I put water in an empty peanut butter jar. I keep empty jars with plastic lids. Jars don't get knocked down so easy as bottles. Jars are easier to clean, and the lid keeps the water clean. I always have two jars in circulation. One by the bed and one on the go. Change every day.

[@cozycasasmr4510]

I love this 😂😂 doesn't the water taste like pb? I feel like pb smell clings to everything but I want to start doing this 😂

[@sparklemotion8377]

@@cozycasasmr4510 I wash them first. I feel so bad ruin this for you since you have so much fun with it. I do have a problem with freeze dried chives/onions jars from the ALDI/LIDL. It takes for ever to get the onion smell out of the plastic lids. I just throw them in the dishwasher and forget about them

[@lanapodcast8894]

Thank you from my heart I do struggle with adhd ur advice really helps

[@Ciara-ASMR]

I often feel so behind on everything that there's no time to stop to drink water. So silly! It takes just a few seconds.

[@bryangriffin3139]

I don’t even drink enough water. I already know that I’m gonna start to make a change today.

[@sarahdonenonly9963]

I leave things I need to remember out on the table or counter or I will forget it. Post it notes get overlooked half the time so I use alarms on the phone to remind me of things I can't lay in the counters 😆

[@orbismworldbuilding8428]

Thank you. Gameifying it is just wht i needed

[@holliepocket44]

I have planners an notes everywhere so I don't forget nothing lol

[@rowanbowers5743]

I have drink powder on my computer desk, which seems to be a consistent enough reminder for me. Might be something for other people to try too

[@angieM1]

It's so hard to drink water, but I've been doing the same, keeping a bottle near me. I have one in the bedroom, kitchen and my job. I tried with water reminder apps but didn't workout 😅

[@Mushroom321-]

Yes, bringing my thermos definitely helps!!, " our of sight , out of mind "exists!!! 😮

[@andyrussell5177]

I remember as a child I used to test myself I would take my soda into the living room filled every time it was just weird . I'm the kind of person I would tie the boat around my finger to remind me but forget that the boat is around my finger. But ask me something that's obscure from years ago and I will remember it

[@Chhesterification]

I have a water bottle with the volume and time of day lines on the side. I keep it at my work station so i see it and the markings are a way to make a game of drinking water.

[@MichelleIbarraMHAEdD]

I had to start carrying a 32 oz insulated bottle around with me everywhere, even in the house, from room to room.

[@TyDyck]

I'd love to get on top of my adhd but theres so many things to remember how am I possibly going to remember them all. I can't find physical systems I can stick to

[@Apethsupercharged]

All I have to say is keep trying. You'll find some type of system that will work for you even if you have to make one up.

[@cloudmastr8105]

What about when you forget you're supposed to do that and also forget to get the water as a physical reminder... Asking for a friend 😂

[@darklausal23]

I dont like water, it's boring! But I drink it and have reminders on my phone 😅

[@crazynanaailese]

Thank you

[@mariagoodey1153]

True, keep water 💧 near. 😊

[@user-vp5qw7dd5s]

I am not sure about whether I have ADHD, but I definitely notice some symptoms. The problem with drinking water is one of them.

[@es-br8ck]

Set your phone wallpaper to something that reminds you of water. A clear blue lake, a waterfall or a glass of fresh, cool water on a table at the beach. Whatever you want, as long as it reminds you of refreshing cool water whenever you unlock the phone. Which everyone does more often than they think.

[@The_Cloudy_TeaClub]

That's so relatable :,)

[@art_kitty_1190]

Also, dont be me. •AuDHD. • Forgets to drink water regularly • Usually drinks 500mL-1L daily, • Human body needs 2.7-3.5L daily. • Lack of water = dehydration • Dehydration = headaches that don’t go away till you drink enough water • Have headache for 2 days then realize it’s from dehydration but at that point you also feel similar to nauseous, and your stomach and throat feel weird • Harder to drink water but you down 700mL(reusable Starbucks venti cup) • Take pain medication •Pain goes away and keeps drinking water through out the day • Pain stays away • Stay decently hydrated for 2 weeks • Rinse and repeat every 1-3 months

[@hellishmland1530]

I found this out the hard way😂 Its crucial to drink. Glassed roung the place a great helo

[@forfunstudiostm3788]

Me too❤😊

[@ironman_546]

I keep a case of water in my room for my ADHD self and husband.

[@gerdine9258]

Water intake is such a pain to get right...

[@ablazinremnant539]

Oh my goodness, I Ya I I have my coffees, which im. Warming up throughout the time that I am up. I definitely need to drink more water... then I take fluid pills, which I stopped cause made my kidneys hurt. I best set me some reminders, and really sit amd get the water in me. Thank you so much. Yes, physical reminders, when i.used to walk beside the river, it remimded me to drink water, cause I would crave water when I would walk by the river.

[@MrsKatB]

I work in a lab, so I cant keep water beside me. So often times, on days I work, I only drink a tea at lunch break, and then a soda at dinner, and that's all the fluid intake for the day 😢.

[@mohithart3824]

People stop hydration for the sake of it, drink when you're thirsty.

[@user-wu9rs7fh9]

No doubt, need to do that!!!😉

[@TheGuniverse2k]

My body literally starts shutting down without water. I tried to stop buying the plastic bottles but without them I cannot intake the amount I need. Bc waters taste different from fountains etc. So I started getting the bigger bottles 1.5L to reduce waste.

[@zero3281]

keep it uppppppppp

[@lgzz4885]

These are the facts.. I carry around a huge 1 gallon tumbler in the car & another one or two 1.5L bottles. If they aren’t in front of me I won’t drink (like today 😅) but when they are all over my house I’m pretty good at yelling at myself to Drink the Water!?! I use a water tracking app also which set up to try & hit 120ml daily it reminds me every few hours. But really I’m just happy if I can get 70-80ml in me! I only drink water now basically too 👏

[@janettebiggs4550]

Definitely feel this!

[@blazearmoru]

I don't even like to drink water so I have to keep getting OJ or milk or soup T^T

[@Israrcool22]

you made me drink water

[@Its_Josie.]

Yeah but then if I sit the water bottle next me it will distract me so..😂

[@aman-wp3fs]

❤

[@baraka490]

Yeah long-term of drinking water you walk like Jack Sparrow

[@InternetPwnDept]

I don't get thirsty, so I don't remember to drink water. I also don't get headaches. However, if I eat something super salty like a pizza, then I'll drink a gallon of water no problem.

[@pija9505]

"wheat ( gluten/ glyadin) gives some people add. " Book: wheatbelly +wheatbrain.

[@dfinite4089]

Now, at “even hours”, such as 10, 12, 2,4,6, 8…I get up and get a glass of water. If I am at home, I take it wherever I am.

[@rahbeeuh]

That's a clever idea

[@Tom-tr9xu]

Do t forget about electrolytes! Overhydration is a real thing! You should never pee clear.

[@Purewater-w4p]

☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽I agree 💯..drink more water 💦

[@gigi2091]

wow how often I am mistaken with dates ....

[@cosmicvixxonalice6795]

Hie about refillable bottles?

[@sum_bum37]

What about a reusable bottle instead of plastic waste?

[@Heyokas]

i dont think you need to drink that much water, most foods contain water, like fruits are 90% water or something. so if you drink 4 litters your water intake is probably more that 5 litters every day

[@shreyaputhran5478]

*chugs water*

[@Niniriina]

4 Liters???????

[@AllDayBlazer89]

I go allday not eating alot gotta stop that!!! Saying ilk stop soon take a break 12 hours later I'm still pumping *subd bumping*

[@pacoloco883]

I csj totally relate

[@FaithAndRepentance]

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