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ADHD And Sugar

ADHD And Sugar
The relationship between ADHD and sugar is still being investigated. While some studies suggest that high sugar intake may worsen ADHD symptoms, others have found no association. More research is needed to fully understand this complex topic. In the meantime, it is recommended that people with ADHD should limit their sugar intake as part of a healthy overall diet. Oh and I have also learned from experience that exercising and doing something music- related can help those of us with ADHD lessen our symptoms as well.

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I was used

I want to find hope again. I recently found out the guy I was "dating" had a gf. He had gotten angry at me for not telling him my diagnosis 5 months in. I stayed but it appears he is very selfish in that he continued to give me hope but all the time he was lying. When i confronted him, he was extremely nonchalant. Now he has blocked me and I am relieved but hurt by the whole ordeal. I wanna move past it. I am 42. I hope to have a committed relationship in the future but i really need to unpack this emotional pain. This was ongoing for 18 months #MentalHealth #hurt Any advice, words of encouragement?

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Depression Sux #Depression #MentalHealth #MajorDepressiveDisorder #disrespect #Irritability #meds

Hi
Warning-
Nothing positive here. I just need to B*tch . Something abt putting my thoughts out to where other ppl may see them is a step above bitching to myself.
I feel like I hav no rt to complain. I feel hesitant to say anything at all. My daughter has ripped my head off abt me expressing my feelings to her- & now when i tread with trepidation around her, she verbalizes that i must hav PTSD from my sisters!!
This from the girl who literally screamed inches from my face- "Are u F*cking Crazy???!" Or "You're a self obsessed Narcissist"- me who spent my career in the helping fields.
This young woman who, after begging me to tell her if i ever felt suicidal- left me- after I mustered the ooomph to tell her I Was Suicidal, to go pour coffee at a Barrista job. This same girl who refused me sleeping on her couch when i was evacuated out of my home for 19 days due to Wildfires. This same girl who left me when I was afraid I might OD on some hash oil a friend had given me for insomnia. - when I was too messed up to move or use a phone- much less find a phone. This woman who threatened to leave me places, miles from home, never bothered to even call when i was stuck in 5 feet of snow in the mountains, with no heat for 12 days- this girl who has repeatedly stolen from me, gaslighted me, bullied me, lied about me- & destroyed the relationship between my son & I- THIS GIRL- Now suddenly loves her Mom????

I call BullShit- & just another set up to be kicked in the teeth.

She has destroyed my Family & very nearly Me- & she denies every last bit.

NOW she just had her 1st daughters birth. Of course I was there all thru it- but really it's the same old story-

It Hurts. & there are NO good answers.

Thanks to her, my son has nothing to do with me. He also gaslights & bullies if he's able.

As a Mom, I feel like I cant win. Anyone who hasnt been on the sidelines directly either Accuses me of being a. Monster Mom- or being a mealy mouthed Wallflower.

I assure you I am neither. But Im done defending or explaining myself to Anyone-

I dont know if the Gashing Wound thru my Heart- caused by my children's Cruelty, Indifference & lack of Love, Empathy or Concern will ever stop gushing Blood- much less heal.

AND NOW- the Ultimate Actress "doesn't remember" any of the truly horrific things she's said & done & wants to play "Devoted Daughter."

Well thing is, I DO Remember. The Wounds are still there. Some days it's hard to just breathe In & Out-

Like I said, nothin positive in my post today- but I just needed to "say it out loud" if u will- to somebody- AI, Virtual or whatever.

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How can you strengthen the connection you have with yourself?

Yes, the connections we have with others are super important, but so is the connection we have with ourselves!

We do spend the most time with ourselves, after all, and we deserve to have the best relationship we can. 💌

How can you improve the connection you have with yourself? What are some ways you can strengthen it?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says she can strengthen her relationship with herself by doing the activities she enjoys more consistently.

#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #Disability #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression
#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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I am really struggling trying to healthily navigate a spouse with strong NPD traits (undiagnosed, of course.) We have 3 teenagers and I am trying to have a family/home environment that is as healthy and stable as possible for them.

But it is really hard. It is really difficult managing this situation. I am overwhelmed and exhausted. I am having to emotionally detach from my spouse, which is very hard for me to do. It is necessary under the circumstances, but it is very isolating and emotionally taxing for me. Discerning when to step in to protect our kids and when not to is very difficult for me. And figuring out what I should and shouldn’t say to the kids about the situation is also difficult and confusing. But I know they need some appropriate guidance on how to navigate the relationship with their Dad and the dysfunctional family dynamics.

It’s all just a lot. A whole lot. Feels like a very heavy burden to carry. And I feel like not the best person for the role I’m having to fill. And it’s depressing. The situation is depressing.

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The irony of life! #Depression #Anxiety #Relationships #FamilyAndFriends #MentalHealth

After my triple heart bypass I resolved to respect my chance of life by staying active and eating well. With this in mind I have been attending an intense cardiac exercise class each week.

Yesterday a new attendee made a serious error which resulted in me crashing to the floor whilst I was in full running mode. I knew straight away I had sustained more than soft tissue damage.

X-rays at the hospital confirmed I had a large fracture in my leg. Trying to get the pain managed has thus far proved difficult. Morphine is taking the edge off the pain and other opioids are helping but it will be six weeks of no driving and getting around on crutches.

In the big picture though I am glad Australia has a good health system, my family always excel in their care of me. Life can be very ironic and random!

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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is amelia. I'm here because
I am currently investigating the relationship between those struggling with Borderline Personality disorder and how it effects their workplace success. I am a student wanting to better psychological literature with a deep care for mental health.#MightyTogether

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