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Post by Endymion on Feb 13, 2015 9:59:42 GMT
One of my favourite 'surreal' Python sketches - especially if you are a cat person...
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Post by Endymion on Dec 29, 2014 10:51:07 GMT
At work - very detailed (when I can remember, obviously) Outlook calendar with reminders and daily tasks lists (including a daily prompt to update the list). Also have a back up excel database of all work and deadlines.
At home - Google Calendar that I and friends/family share to update and schedule what is necessary. Made much easier by the Google calendar app on my android phone.
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Post by Endymion on Dec 19, 2014 13:08:06 GMT
Same for me at the moment. Particularly bad right now in terms of avoidance and procrastination of really very important stuff at work, home etc.
Need to re-focus but just really struggling to do it no matter what I try!
Grrr
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Post by Endymion on Sept 7, 2014 12:27:19 GMT
Have you had any checks done in respect of Irlen Syndrome?
Noticed you mention problems with light exposure and so you might have Irlens. If you do have it and start wearing the correct tinted glasses etc, whilst it will not stop the stupidity and horrendous actions of the idiots you have mentioned, it may ease your stress levels?
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Post by Endymion on Aug 18, 2014 8:09:16 GMT
I bought a safe! Gave the keys to the other half and so when I knew I would be going out or could gamble then I would lock away the credit cards/bank cards/cash and only took out what I could spend and that was it.
Prior to that pubs/casinos were my second home and I would just spend hours on fruit machines or roulette etc and spend a wad of cash.
Nowadays, because it became pointless gambling and so haven't done it for ages, I have lost the urge to do it.
In your case, I would also look at any factors that increase your propensity to gamble i.e. booze, times (end of the night, when on your own), company you keep etc and try and avoid these.
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Post by Endymion on Aug 17, 2014 16:32:15 GMT
Definitely be honest. If he is a good catch then he will understand and do things at your pace and if not, then...
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Post by Endymion on Jul 21, 2014 8:02:01 GMT
Thanks for the advice. Got myself a ring and had it engraved with the initials of my two children and the date I decided to stop drinking. Has really helped and not had anything to drink since doing it which is saying something as my partner and I have now split for good and that would have definitely driven me to drink pre-diagnosis and medication.
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Post by Endymion on Jul 21, 2014 7:19:16 GMT
I wonder if anyone has any advice on the problems with lack of appetitie and sleep caused by the drugs. I am quite a big bloke and on 3 x 30mg of Medikinet a day. It works wonders for me and has changed my life and losing some weight has been an added blessing, but I cannot go on losing weight and not eating well. I have started to drink nutrient shakes to try and supplement my diet, however, I would rather try and eat good wholesome food - but I simply just have no desire to eat most of the time.
I also do a lot of time in the gym and swimming most days, with a few rest days here and there during the week. I can get to sleep relatively easily, just cannot sleep for long - 2-3 hours max before I wake up and then hours before I can get back to sleep but then virtually time to get up again.
So, just wondering if anyone has any ideas on improving appetitie or sleeping?
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Post by Endymion on Jul 8, 2014 8:15:47 GMT
Just wondering if anyone has any advice for me.
Background - ADHD diagnosis confirmed about 4 months ago. Over 40. On meds - medikinet.
For most of my adult life, I have had a problem with alcohol. I haven't drank every day and nowadays, probably have a drink maybe once a week or so and in moderation. Other than that I am fairly healthy - swim most every day, eat healthily, don't smoke and don't do drugs other than the meds.
However, now knowing what I do about the condition and from analysis of myself and behaviour I know understand that when I haved crashed and spiralled out of control, I will find myself in the pub and then crawl home to my family drunk as a newt and then possible do it again for a few more days until I come out of the crash.
I have kids and live with my partner. I am not physcially violent to any of them but I am told that I tend to start ranting at my partner and taking things out on her, verbally. As you can imagine, not pleasant for her and she is at the end of her tether.
Possibly a familiar story for some of you I guess!?
Prior to taking the diagnosis I knew that I probably binged on booze too much - cant get away from that as I am not stupid, but just didn't realise why I binged, could not just have a few, triggers etc. But the real kicker was that when I started taking the meds I began to see, realise and consider how it was truly affecting others around me. A sort of mist being parted and viewing the true me. Not pleasant viewing and not proud of what I have done.
So, now I truly see what booze does to me and realising that I need to stop, full stop, if I ever want to have a decent relationship with my kids and if too much water has not passed under the bridge, my partner, I have had decided to stop for good. Moderation aint going to work. Tried that and failed many many times.
I am going to the GP in the next couple of days to see if I can get help (very good GP) in this regard and agreed to go to counselling with my partner to see if there is any way I can salvage our relationship. I am also reading a few self help books.
Now, the advice bit. Anyone got any good suggestions for me in maintaining the abstinence other than what I am doing above? I though I would stop lurking on here and seek help as I know I am going to find this difficult given the joys of ADHD and thought you guys might be able to advise or at the very least, provide some understanding and support - which may be what I was lacking before ...
Thanks for reading and any assistance would be great and very much appreciated.
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