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Post by Kathymel on May 27, 2013 13:33:38 GMT
We've got the, 'You know that you have Adhd when...' forum thread for telling people about when we're crap. Well, I think we should have a thread to document our successes, too. No matter how small or insignificant, everything counts and should be celebrated. To start off: I have managed to turn the grill off for 3 days in a row! I'm so proud! (Now, if I could just get round to fixing the toaster, that problem would be sorted for good.)
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Post by dizzydee on May 27, 2013 14:29:53 GMT
i keep looking back to see if anyone has done anything good yet, but no!
this may be a short thread lol x
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Post by abracadabra on May 27, 2013 15:00:09 GMT
well i managed to clean my room last week then i messed it up again. does that count?
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Post by mrsh on May 27, 2013 16:17:28 GMT
Managed to get washing out....but then it bloody rained ah well, motivation was there
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Post by Kathymel on May 27, 2013 16:19:55 GMT
It all counts, Abracadabra.
Mrsh, depending on where you live, that either means another go in the machine or it's just an extra rinse.
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Post by mrsh on May 27, 2013 16:34:01 GMT
Ah sod that lol it was only in the rain for 2 mins and it is fine but I rarely put it back in the wash, too lazzzy but shhhh don't tell anyone
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Post by Kathymel on May 27, 2013 16:39:03 GMT
Just getting it on the line once is achievement enough. Mine sometimes goes through the wash several times before it gets hung out.
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Post by amie on May 27, 2013 16:51:26 GMT
I've only done a boot sale I was supposed to do weeks ago, feels good to get rid of bit of clutter xx very tired now though oh and I have a bit of cash to buy my son a guniea pig hutch xx fab day xx I didn't do any washing ohh dear xx
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Post by Kathymel on May 27, 2013 18:31:03 GMT
Well done, Amie. I wish I could get it together to do a car boot. I have so much stuff to get rid of.
On the other hand, I am doing the dance of the Toaster Fixer! No more burnt toast! ;D
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Post by kreate on May 27, 2013 20:10:33 GMT
What a great idea, only thing is, I can't think of anything lol
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Post by Lesley on May 27, 2013 20:22:46 GMT
This is a great idea, kathymel. I look forward to having something to put on it one day.
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Post by kreate on May 27, 2013 20:24:17 GMT
LOL inachisio ;-)
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Post by jan on May 27, 2013 20:30:45 GMT
suppose a list of TO DO'S doesn't count? all done today is this site and sleep!
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Post by Kathymel on May 27, 2013 20:33:36 GMT
It doesn't have to be anything big. Just anything you woke up thinking you should do, and actually managed to get done. The tiniest things can matter when doing anything is a problem.
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Post by kreate on May 27, 2013 20:59:15 GMT
True, I hovered and washed up!!
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Post by dizzydee on May 27, 2013 21:12:31 GMT
yay got a task done!!! Mowed the grass front and back! it was hard to leave the edge untrimmed but hey ho, tomorrow I will get the weeds in the border and trim the edges
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Post by jan on May 27, 2013 21:26:42 GMT
It doesn't have to be anything big. Just anything you woke up thinking you should do, and actually managed to get done. The tiniest things can matter when doing anything is a problem. ;Dwell just to try and get in spirit of it i've done loads black boxes - - - - and when got hungry ordered an indian ;D so nearly there not something i should do but something wanted to do ;D cos can actually sit here starving and want to eat but not be able to get it togrther to make or order anything and just go to bed hungry
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2013 21:31:10 GMT
Haven't even made it out of bed and downstairs today I did get dressed at one stage, but am back in pj's now. Does getting dressed at one stage count??
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Post by simonwgill on May 27, 2013 21:34:26 GMT
I managed to rein my focus back in enough times to write a terms of service document for a customer this afternoon. Took me about three hours but I only got distracted by bouncing a ball on my hand.
BTW, if you want a word to shout when you've achieved something, "Yatta" in Japanese is two syllables that mean "I put in a load of effort and I got what I wanted". It's a lovely word for just this situation.
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Post by Kathymel on May 27, 2013 21:39:21 GMT
Does getting dressed at one stage count?? Absolutely! I've had days when I didn't even manage that.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2013 22:28:37 GMT
Thank you Kathy. That is true, I have had days where even that hasn't happened. On a serious note, it really is important to look at the positives isn't it? It's all to easy just to beat yourself up all the time. Nobody would choose to be this disorganized and avoidant would they?
I am starting to think, on days when I can get stuff done, great, but on the days you can't, you really can't and shouldn't berate yourself.
Does anyone else feel like they are living in a maze with no true exit points anywhere?
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Post by jan on May 27, 2013 22:35:03 GMT
definately - nearly all the time thats why i like coming on here - cos your all as mad as i am so by time i log off i feel normal ;D we should start an adhd commune showing my age now community (real one i mean - as in bricks and mortar )
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Post by Kathymel on May 27, 2013 22:38:46 GMT
On a serious note, it really is important to look at the positives isn't it? It's all to easy just to beat yourself up all the time. Nobody would choose to be this disorganized and avoidant would they? Looking at the positives is something I'm just learning to do, but yes, it is dead important. And it's important to not set goals too high. The little victories are vital. BTW, if you want a word to shout when you've achieved something, "Yatta" in Japanese is two syllables that mean "I put in a load of effort and I got what I wanted". It's a lovely word for just this situation. That's a great idea. At the moment I only have words I shout when I'm pissed off. I'm going to try to remember that tomorrow. *reaches for post-it note*
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Post by Kathymel on May 29, 2013 23:26:46 GMT
Got my diagnosis! Updated my blog! I think that's pretty good for one day.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2013 23:35:27 GMT
Not bad for a days work I would say
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Post by manson88 on May 30, 2013 8:45:52 GMT
Kathmel, your on roll girl!! Sent from my GT-I9300 using proboards
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Post by jenniferjessica on May 30, 2013 10:43:45 GMT
Well done !!! I will Not even touch the Grill for fear of burning the house down !! I just know I'd forget to turn it off !! Sad but true there is no cheese on toast in my house lol !! ... I Love this 'Well done' Positivity !! I am proud of myself that I managed to tidy my bedroom properly (not just hiding mess like normal lol) I don't know how I did it !! But its like a Miracle lol .. Give it a day it will be a mess again lol.. But thank heavens for small Mercys! xx
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Post by Kathymel on May 30, 2013 15:53:15 GMT
Yay! Well done, Jennifer. I usually manage to keep a room tidy for a couple of days because I'll be so proud of myself for doing it, but then one thing gets left out, then a second ... before you know it, it's hard to see the floor.
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Post by jan on May 30, 2013 22:02:26 GMT
emailed the receptionist at physc - good for me as i'm always worried people like that will think i'm a pain and a potential stalker and tat i'm gonna get all needy - maybe cos i hate needy people !!! (well the neediness not the person )
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Post by Kathymel on May 30, 2013 22:04:03 GMT
Well done, you! I worry people will think I'm a pain, too. Silly, really. They wouldn't have jobs if people didn't ring them.
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