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ADHD Automated Taglist!
by tommy
Last post
October 16th
...See more Welcome to the ADHD Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 6 April 2024 (updated by @tommy) @Ahmedaraf @AloneGhost @azuladragon34 @blxepxndx @Bndonovan02 @BodaciousTurtle27 @Cullitrel @Dawnie0203 @empathicPresence9091 @galfromaway @GwydionRowan @hitman1789 @iinfinity5299 @Jem7Cups @jetm0t0 @Kittibear @Leahm9703 @Lillypad176 @MangusFruit9796 @MarwaneB @Pickles1989 @redNest4346 @shyCherry6521 @siddharthh @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @SupportiveMitch @ThatChristLover @The1NOnlyVenus @theboymoana @tommy @unassumingPeach6421 @UnconventionalToasterOven
new here
by mobychick
Last post
1 day ago
...See more i have severe adhd that is taking over my life
Speaking Impulsively
by cafedaydreams
Last post
2 days ago
...See more Hi ADHDers~ So I've been noticing more just how often I talk without thinking. I know it's most likely due to my adhd processing and acting before thinking, and I feel like I have no control over it, which sucks big time. I recently had a rather embarrassing experience during a conversation with my boyfriend where I blurted out wrong information and he got very confused. He is aware of my adhd and didn't seem bothered by my sheer audacity, but still it made me incredibly upset afterwards because I absolutely HATE the fact that I cannot seem to think things through properly without speaking. I mean this is the type of stuff that could potentially get me fired from work if it was under a different context. So, how does an adhd-er deal? I mean it's not like I can just stop talking altogether. Is there an actual way to slow down our fast brains just a little? Anyone have any tips?  Writing things down before hand you want to say won't work if it's during a spontaneous conversation.  Spry of unrelated but I'm also done with this whole "showing myself self compassion" business during these blunders. What's the point of it if it's just going to continue happening to me again?  Anyway I was just wanting to k ow others experience with this impulsive speaking, and if they've been able to handle it in a way that's constructive and doesn't make them feel like they should just...not talk much at all?
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
by aCalmOasis
Last post
2 days ago
...See more Look at all these wonderful new members we have in our community! Welcome to our little corner of 7 cups where we discuss and share all things ADHD related. Feel free to introduce yourself or share something if you feel inclined to, and just know that this a safe and inclusive space to be yourself!   @raspberryPond2316 @screwnail @thoughtfulRaspberries7901 @greenShade6299 @ben134 @overactivemind @Ozzydozzy910 @sweetsummerday @kindPear2472 @Jennyfromthebl0ck @kroundtree @helloFan2814 @sensiblePomegranate2071 @iowangirl101 @addiecat20 @user107235710 @ivoryVase4512 @Jumbl31 @Jonburrow @cyanVase3069
Brown noise helps ADHD?
by aCalmOasis
Last post
Tuesday
...See more Can brown noise help you focus and be more productive? It acts as an external stimulus that can assist with focus, reduce stress and promote relaxation and sleep if you struggle with racing thoughts and restlessness in getting to sleep. I recently tried using brown noise on my balance app for productivity, relaxation, and sleep. However, you can find free videos online with various lengths of recordings of brown noise. Listening with headphones will yield the best results, although I found videos that don’t require them. Some recordings are better then others. Try finding ones that are produced by an actual sound engineer. My results were better using them for rest and relaxation. But I have only tried using it a couple of times. The evidence for these benefits are anecdotal at this time, as there has not been much study on this yet, but maybe give them a try and see what it does for you. Have you ever tried using brown noise? How did it affect you? Let me know in the comments. Here is an article if you would like to learn more. https://add.org/brown-noise-adhd/
Anxiety
by carefulCherry784
Last post
Tuesday
...See more is mindfulness really work with anxiety?
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
by aCalmOasis
Last post
Tuesday
...See more ✨ SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR NEW SUBSCRIBERS!! ✨ Welcome to all new members of the ADHD sub-community! It is my hope is that you can take away something useful to apply to your everyday life and who knows maybe you will even make some new friends in the process. I invite you if you are so inclined to introduce yourself in the comments and tell us your story or whatever you like really. 😊 @unassumingAvocado3503 @Meredith7967 @Lili2022@Unnamedandrockingit @gentleMelon4747 @Catnapper12 @humorousSea9175 @CocoPinkCrow @rationalGrapefruitq @sushmush @Lonelyashley85 @carefulCherry784 @Howard2005 @friendlyWhisper7648 @NEK217 @reservedStrings6713 @hboeye @KnownSignal @Sel3ne @Kenthedollx2 @lavenderSky3640 @YesWayJose @plumVillage6652
Is ADHD an excuse?
by 1in8billion
Last post
Sunday
...See more I am in a relationship with a lady. We both have ADHD. She was diagnosed more recently than me. We are both in our early 50s. She says that I use ADHD as an excuse for not adopting and changing habits quickly. She says that I’m not open to change. I say that I am open but slow to change. I believe I’ve adapted ways and routines over my lifetime that give me the stability and structure that I need to keep me from being overwhelmed and anxious. She says I’m just using it as an excuse. This bothers me as this implies that the excuse as a negative connotation and I certainly believe that I’m not a negative person in general. Yes, I’ve had a discussion with her about it and she says she sees where I’m coming from but she still brings it up from time to time. Any thoughts? Am I off basis?
holaa
by alexandraamortagua
Last post
Sunday
...See more holaa, soy nueva y no sé cómo va esto :(
Let's see those W's
by aCalmOasis
Last post
October 31st
...See more Is there something you accomplished this month that you are particularly proud of? I want to hear about your wins no matter how big or small. I believe it is important to pat ourselves on the back once in a while and highlight things we feel good about accomplishing. This helps us to stay motivated in improving ourselves. I can share that for myself I was able to establish a tighter morning routine compared to what I was doing before. I have noticed that my productivity has definitely been boosted and as a result there are more hours in the day to get things done. Learning about the various brain wave states in relation to ADHD has also helped me seek out some tools like iso chronic frequency music to help me stay focused and on task. So let me know in the comments what your wins are so we can congratulate you!
It's HALLOWEEN!!
by aCalmOasis
Last post
October 31st
...See more 🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN !! 🎃  If you are celebrating Halloween today with festivities and treats, I hope it is SPOOKTACULAR!! 👻 I will most likely be cuddled up on my couch eating candy and looking to watch something. What is your go to Halloween movie? I need ideas. 😊 My favorite movie genres are thrillers, mysteries or campy Halloween movies. I am too sensitive for really scary or gory movies. Here is a creepy Halloween themed ambiance video from the brilliantly creative mind of Christine McConnell to help get you in the mood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NnSXFi5dEY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NnSXFi5dEY] Please be safe everyone! 
Famous people with ADHD
by aCalmOasis
Last post
October 31st
...See more As we continue on our celebration of ADHD Awareness Month, did you know that there are people from all industries and walks of life who have ADHD? I have compiled a list of all the famous people I could find and put them in their respective categories. Do you see any of your favorites on this list? If I missed anyone you want to include, add them in the comments. I am sure there are many, many more out there who haven't been open with their diagnosis or are currently underway to getting one. Some of my favorites include: Ryan Gosling, Zooey Deschanel, Johnny Depp, Kurt Cobain, Simon Sinek, Leo DaVinci & Thom Hartmann.  Music/Film/TV/Entertainment: Justin Timberlake (Musician) Paris Hilton (Business & Arts) Ryan Gosling (Actor) Jamie Oliver (Chef) Will.i.am (Musician) Solange Knowles (Musician) Channing Tatum (Actor) Adam Levine (Musician) Howie Mandel (TV) Zooey Deschanel (Actress) Glenn Beck (Radio, TV) Ty Pennington (TV) Trevor Noah (Comedian) Johnny Depp (Actor) Russell Brand (Actor) Woody Harrelson (Actor) Michelle Rodriguez (Actress) Brittany Spears (Musician) Kurt Cobain (Musician) Ozzy Osbourne (Musician) Doja Cat (Musician) Lily Allen (Musician) Nelly Furtado (Musician) Mel B (Musician & TV) Jessie J (Musician)   Authors: Simon Sinek (Business & Leadership books) Thom Hartmann (Books on ADHD, Politics, Spirituality) Mel Robbins (Self-improvement & Lifestyle hack books) Seth Godin (Marketing strategy books) Katherine Ellison (Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author)   Entrepreneurs: Ingvar Kamprad (Creator of IKEA) David Neeleman (Aviation) Charles Schwab (Finance) Heston Blumenthal (Chef) Cameron Herold (Company growth specialist) Dean Kamed (Inventor)   Athletes/Sports: Michael Phelps (28 Olympic Medals) Terry Bradshaw (Football) Simone Biles (11 Olympic Medals) Shaquille O’Neal (Basketball) Ashley McKenzie (Judo) Cammi Granato (Woman’s Olympic Hockey) Josh Freeman (Football) Greg Le Mond (Tour de France) Louis Smith (Olympic Gymnast)   Posthumous people suspected to have had ADHD: Albert Einstein (Scientist) Leonardo DaVinci (Inventor, Painter) Pablo Picasso (Painter) Salvador Dali (Painter) Vincent Van Gogh (Painter) Thomas Edison (Inventor) Walt Disney (Film &TV) John F. Kennedy (Politician) *EDITS ADDED* Amelia Earhart (Pilot, Explorer) Benjamin Franklin (American Polymath) Sir Richard Francis Burton (British Explorer) Ernest Hemingway (American Novelist) Thomas Carlyle (Scottish Essayist, Philosopher)
Still trying to find routine and make it stick, but how?
by aCalmOasis
Last post
October 29th
...See more Can anyone else relate? I feel like my morning routine still could use some organization. This is something that comes so unnaturally to those of us with ADHD. It is a real struggle sometimes. They say it takes about three weeks to develop anything into a new habit but when you tend to look for novelty all the time. How can we find the balance? I recently read that it is better to incorporate changes slowly. So for example instead of trying to schedule your entire morning out. Just add or change one single thing at a time and wait until it has become an ingrained habit. Once it has you can move on to incorporating something else. Feel free to share your own stories about your struggles and successes with routine below.

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