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falloutboyzintheattic:

a polite list of things that people with ADHD would like you to know

this post is just to nicely clear up some common misunderstandings that many people have about ADHD. please reblog, so we can make ground in getting rid of these stereotypes. 🙂

–we’re not all hyperactive! when most people hear “ADHD,” they think of an immature young boy who can’t sit still and gets in trouble a lot. ADHD can manifest itself like this and often does, most noticeably in young boys, but this does not mean it’s the only way ADHD shows up.

–we can be extremely sensitive sometimes. ADHD is often accompanied by rejection sensitive dysphoria, or RSD. this “side effect” of ADHD is described as extreme pain, paranoia, or anxiety in the face of perceived rejection — whether or not it’s actually there. this makes ADHD people sometimes become detached and withdrawn from their relationships (in order to protect their feelings), or leads to them lashing out when they feel rejected or attacked. RSD leads to a whole lot of guilty feelings, and can manifest itself with physical symptoms such as chest tightness and difficulty breathing. the worst of the feelings will fade, but people who suffer from RSD often feel in the moment like the world is ending — even because of something as minor as an ignored text message or a misinterpreted look from a loved one.

–people don’t always “grow out of” ADHD. I can testify to this one personally. I’m 18 years old, and I just got diagnosed. ADHD clearly can persist into adulthood, and leads to its own set of problems. it just shows itself differently when you’re older.

–“ADD” doesn’t exist. this is a big one for me. the DSM, which is an official manual that lists the criteria for mental disorders, says in its most recent edition that all manifestations of inattentivity are classified under the term ADHD. the DSM then splits ADHD into three categories:

  1. the primarily inattentive type
  2. the primarily hyperactive type
  3. the combination inattentive-hyperactive type

this means that ADD is now considered a type of ADHD, and no longer exists as its own disorder.

-you all probably know this one, but people with ADHD can often have something called hyperfixations. these are special interests which the person can focus intensely on for long periods of time. they also find it difficult not to talk or think about these things, which can irritate others. a lot of times people with ADHD are aware that they’re being annoying, but it’s unbelievably difficult for them to stop talking about something by which they are so utterly absorbed. trust me, we wish we would stop talking about that thing, too.

–girls with ADHD often go unnoticed because their symptoms are usually less disruptive. girls are just as likely as boys to have ADHD, but boys are 3-7 times more likely to be diagnosed. why? ADHD usually manifests itself in girls as what people describe as “ditziness,” stupidity, daydreaming, or even depression. it is all too easy to overlook ADHD symptoms in girls, who are often much more eager to please, and usually confine to rules and expectations more readily.

–not everyone with ADHD takes medication. many common medications (such as Ritalin, Adderall, Vyvanse, etc.) have adverse effects that some people just don’t want to deal with. many people with ADHD don’t take their medication every day because they don’t want to feel like they are reliant on it. this is perfectly safe and acceptable for them to do. on the other side of things, some people feel uncomfortable without their medication, because it helps them feel less anxious, more capable, etc.

–not everyone with ADHD is extroverted and hyper. enough said, I think.

–ADHD can become debilitating and severely affect a person’s quality of life if left untreated. it can lead to depression, anxiety, guilt, drug abuse, thoughts of failure, and even suicidal urges, because of how much ADHD impacts performance.

-conversely, many people with ADHD have become extremely successful due to their creative tendencies, intuition, and their ability to hyperfocus on what interests them. some famous examples are: Michael Phelps, Jim Carrey, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Simone Biles, Justin Timberlake, Albert Einstein, Adam Levine, Channing Tatum, Ty Pennington, Walt Disney, Howie Mandel, Robin Williams, Winston Churchill, and Beethoven.

hopefully this can clear up some common misunderstandings that people have about ADHD. thanks for reading!

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#tw: dynamite gal

Oh wait now I get what triggers are

Yeah, see, THIS is a trigger. Something that prompts a horrible flashback that makes someone go into a literal panic attack. It is NOT something that makes you slightly uncomfortable, so can we all just stop tossing that word around like it’s nothing.

thank you Wreck It Ralph

Reblogging for valuable commentary

Also, can we talk about how Felix dealt with it? He NEVER used that word again (only once in front of Ralph, never by her), there was never any talk about how she could get over it, and in their wedding they all made plans to help her with her paranoia by recognising her fears and showing she was safe by pointing guns at the window and having extra security.

A++++++ on dealing with mental issues magnificently, Wreck-It Ralph!

Will never not reblog this when I see it

also this was the greatest 5 second character development in cinematic history

ofodinn:

RPC, I know this seems to escape people but…

Respect your rp partners who are fast. Don’t shame them. It’s not a bad thing that they are excited about your reply or have a method.  Making them feel guilty is wrong.  Don’t fault people who want to reply to you.  It doesn’t mean that people who are fast, do not have a life.  Some people just are most comfortable being quick and are excited.  There is nothing wrong with being fast.

Respect your rp partners who are slow. Some people just have a longer process, ponder things longer, and genuinely are just busier. Some people just prefer to have a longer queue, take longer. It doesn’t mean they’re not excited.   There is nothing wrong with being slow. 

Basically, respect your RP Partner.

sunflorally:

if you’ve ever taken a shower to muffle your sobs, I’m sorry and I love you. if you’ve ever eaten alone in a bathroom stall, I’m sorry and I love you. if you’ve ever used makeup to conceal evidence of pain, I’m sorry and I love you. if you’ve ever looked in a mirror and wanted to change what you saw, I’m sorry and I love you. if you’ve ever questioned your worth because of someone else, I’m sorry and I love you. you’re not alone, and you don’t deserve the hurt you’ve experienced. you are good enough—more than good enough. you and valid, you have meaning, and you are loved even when you don’t know it.

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this is rude of me to ask, but tomorrow my irl “friends” are going to the mall and i really want to go with but i’d have to pay my own way.

the food we’re going to get can last me three days (because i can eat like three bites and be full for a few hours) and for the food plus a drink it only costs $7.00 and that’s with taxes and such.

so if anyone could be kind enough to donate like $7 or even $5 or something you can do so here.

thanks in advance!

beautifulxdangerous:

… I hate having to do this again, but can anyone share this? I need about $10-15 dollars to pay for food today.

Also need $50.03 for phone minutes (but I’ll take anything anyone can give).

Please and thank you!

All of my cash and change is going towards getting my car fixed. (Which unfortunately is only about five dollars plus some change) and I can’t spend any of that because I desperately need my car fixed so I can get a better job than just doing random things here and there for people.

PayPal email is: remvslupin@gmail.com

Or

PayPal.me/thetrick123

Or

$alexanderjamesh (if that doesn’t work, just use the PayPal email for Cashapp as well because someone before said my Cashapp username doesn’t show up).

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Source 

These dudes are fucking legit.  They don’t just show up one day in court, either, they actually make friends with the kids and let them know they have a support system and that there are people in the world who care about them and will always have their back.  And less important, but also cool, is that the few times a couple of them have come into my cafe, they’ve been super friendly and polite and when I told one of the guys that I noticed his Bikers Against Child Abuse patch and wanted him to know how awesome I thought he was because of it, he got kind of shy and blushed and said, “The kids are the awesome ones, we just let them know they’re allowed to be brave.”

The source is long, but so, so good. These men and women are available in 36 states, 24 hours a day to stand guard at home, in court, at school, even if the child has a nightmare. Many of them are survivors of childhood abuse as well, and know what it’s like to feel scared and alone.

In court that day, the judge asked the boy, “Are you afraid?” No, the boy said.

Pipes says the judge seemed surprised, and asked, “Why not?”

The boy glanced at Pipes and the other bikers sitting in the front row, two more standing on each side of the courtroom door, and told the judge, “Because my friends are scarier than he is.”

Actual tears.. hnngh

Show me more of people like this, world. I give up on humans too easily.

where do i sign up for this,i want to be in this gang

This is fucking amazing. It may be out of character for me to say this but rock on

Bikers Against Child Abuse was founded in 1995 by a Native American child psychologist whose ride name is Chief, when he came across a young boy who had been subjected to extreme abuse and was too afraid to leave his house. He called the boy to reach out to him, but the only thing that seemed to interest the child was Chief’s bike. Soon, some 20 bikers went to the boy’s neighborhood and were able to draw him out of his house for the first time in weeks.

Chief’s thesis was that a child who has been abused by an adult can benefit psychologically from the presence of even more intimidating adults that they know are on their side. “When we tell a child they don’t have to be afraid, they believe us,” Arizona biker Pipes told azcentral.com. “When we tell them we will be there for them, they believe us.”
( Article)

More about BACA, from their site

My parents are a part of this organization and they are metal af

They go on runs to protect the child if they feel even the slightest threatened no matter where. If the child needs them to go on vacation with them, they do. Bikers come from across the nation to watch over and take shifts for these kids. And the best part is once you’re adopted into this family as a BACA kid, you’re always one. Even when you’re 40 and the perp gets released from jail, they’ll come meet with you and find your best options for avoiding the person and maintaining the life you’ve built for yourself. Once a BACA child, always a BACA child. In Florida, there’s 100% rate for identifying the perp based on the child’s testimony. Why? Because BACA stands with the child and supports the child so they feel comfortable enough to point out their attacker.

What’s better than a badass biker gang being on your side???

NATIVE AMERICAN CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST WHO IS A BIKER AND NAMED HIMSELF CHIEF HELL YES I’M HERE FOR THAT AND BIKERS BEING BAD ASS TO PROTECT KIDS. HELL YEAH.

it’s back! I will always reblog BACA

Damn good people.

I know they wouldn’t consider themselves such, but these people are freaking heroes and the world is a better place because of them. 

Hey folks, it talks about this in the article but its not mentioned in this post, BACA is a 501 Š (3) charity that depends in part on donations to help pay for stuff like gas for their bikes. If you want to help, consider donating. 

@copperbadge You like posting about heroes, Sam. Seems like this would be up your alley.

I love these folks! I’ve reblogged them before but it’s wonderful to see the donation information has been added. 

Always reblog. Keep doing what you’re doing y’all.

Guys? This post changed my life. I saw this post. Forever ago. And thought it was only in america… and wished desperately that they could help me. But then I saw it again, during a bad episode, and checked their site. They aren’t just in the USA

They’re in Canada as well and probably other countries. I met and talked with a native guy who runs the place near me. His name is Shaman. I got in, and I’m considered a BACA child now. Despite being 17, turning 18 when I talked to them. They spent time with me when my abuser was over, they gave me therapy resources. They give you something called a ‘level 1′ where they go to your house with as many bikers as they can, i shit you not a solid 20-40 bikers came from even out of province, and met me. I got to choose my biker name and I got a vest with patches on it and my name on it. They all hugged a Teddybear before giving it to me, and told me if I ever felt the BACA bear was running out of love, to give them a call and they’d refill it for me, and then I got a ride on one of their bikes. Just a day or so ago I went to an annual party with them and they we ate food one of them cooked and had a lot of laughs. 

I’ve never felt as loved as I did being a part of the BACA family. They also gave me dog tags with the names, and phone numbers of my 2 workers.  So I can call them whenever I feel scared. 

BACA is an absolutely wonderful group that will do everything in it’s power to help any child whos been abused. 

And it doesn’t end when you’re 18 either. As long as you get in contact/get your level 1 before you’re 18? you’re ALWAYS a BACA kid. I’m 18 now and they still invite me to parties, ask me if I’m okay, and are there for me. They’re still trying to find me resources for therapy. 

BACA has changed my fucking life. 

I hope you all can read this, and reblog it knowing from someone who fucking been with them, that they are absolutely amazing. 

This is truly amazing, I’m so glad people like this exist

This needs to be reblogged. Because.

Always reblog BACA.

Guys, I have met these guys. There’s a chapter in Texas that was around when I had jury duty and we talked and I opened up about my own history and they all hugged me, apologized for not being there, and told me they were proud of the woman I had become, because sometimes surviving ends badly. One of the men even said they had attended a couple of funerals after the kids they’d protected couldn’t get out of a dark place. They were kind to me, as a survivor who never really had a support net, and I cried because they were sorry they hadn’t been there for me. This group is legit, and powerful and they are a million percent worth any donation you send.

Wish Me Luck and Help if You Can

themusechronicles:

themusechronicles:

So most of you know I’m in really deep right now since I lost my job and I now only have a part time job gettting 10-15 hours a week. This part time is not making a dent in the $1000+ negative hole my bills have put me in.  As of this moment, I am exactly -$1,235.67 because of bills and overdraft fees. I haven’t really eaten in the last week, mostly little things my parents have bought so that I don’t die while trying to figure out how I’m going to get through this financial fuckhole I’m in. 

Good news is that I just got off the phone setting up an interview for another part time job, so wish me luck on that front while I struggle to figure this whole thing out. 

If anyone can donate to help with the -$1,235.67, my paypal is snarkwolf@yahoo.com. Please help if you can, because my roommate is getting very antsy about me not having any money and I’m actually hiding in my room to avoid having to deal with him. 

UPDATE

My first check just came in, and it covered the negative balance of my bank account, but I still have two months of rent, two payments on both loans and my phone bill. Luckily my roommate was finally willing to just sit the fuck down and listen to his wife so my rent is lower until I get everything caught back up. With this in mind, the new amount I need now that my bank account has been brought back into the positive is only $900. 

Only $900 can change rapidly, though, if a loan tries to take a payment and my account ends up negative again. PLease donate if possible, guys. My paypal is snarkwolf@yahoo.com and I am writing drabbles/making stuff for those who help me because it’s all I have to give back. 

Update #2

My account is now -34.67 because a bill tried to come out again. If anyone can donate to help cover this, please please please do so.