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I'm turning 27 tomorrow, so this is kind of like a birthday present. It's definitely a good feeling, because it means I haven't been lying to myself for months, which I was afraid of.

I'd been trying hard not to panic all day, just because I knew I'd be getting the call this afternoon. I'm fortunate to be off work, so I'm stoned with my cat in front of the AC. My doctor started off by describing her appraisal of my condition, and I started crying. I stopped her part way through to tell her how much of a relief it was to hear her express back to me, what I had been terrified, for two weeks, that I hadn't explained adequately.

It was actually kind of funny, hearing her tell me all these things like they were news. But it's official. I may have high logical and reasoning ability, but when presented with large amounts of information, or when having to absorb it over long periods of time, I become inattentive. I have ADHD.

That matches up with my two and a half years of college. With my grades in high school, that fell off over the last couple years. With the constant weight of weariness I feel clocking in at work each day.

As a 27 year old man, with a gorgeous fiance, a high skill job, and a great group of friends (who will definitely managed to schedule another D&D session someday), it's hard for me to feel like there's anything wrong with me. I think, getting officially diagnosed just makes me believe, even more strongly, that humanity can only improve by learning about each other's differences. I'm glad that a space like this exists, on a free, open platform, for people like us to share our experiences.

I'd love to hear how anyone else felt about their diagnosis. I'd also love any tips from my elders (or youngers), on what to do next! Sounds like my PCP can prescribe me Adderall now, so that's a pretty cool unlock. What I'm most unsure about is getting a therapist. Has anyone tried remote therapy? I'm generally a recluse, so that's probably the option I'd favor if there are good options out there.

Thank you!

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The most successful Plot Diseases keep their hosts alive, feeding on their suffering for as long as possible.

As we have been seeing the police report that they apprehended someone they claim is related to the United Health shooting, I thought this would be a good time to share this video again.

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Howdy folks! I'm new to ADHD spaces, still in the process of getting a diagnosis, but I've been doing some thinking about how I handle energy for tasks, and I was wondering if it would resonate with anyone else.

My partner and I have cats, which means we have to clean their litter box regularly. I struggle a lot with executive dysfunction, and so does she, so sometimes that's challenging. Recently though, we cat sat for a friend that had a Litter Genie. I have to say, I love this thing. We bought one immediately. It's basically just a little trashcan, but it automatically bags and stores dirty litter to be disposed of later.

For me, this was a game changer. I don't know why, but not having to deal with throwing out the litter at the same time makes it so much easier. Individually, cleaning the litter boxes, and taking out the trash, are easy, one spoon tasks. But only with the Litter Genie. If I have to worry about taking out the trash too, it becomes so much more than just one spoon more expensive. That's what made me think of sporks.

Because throwing away the cat litter after cleaning the litter box is really nothing. It's just the fact that I have to think about it that makes it harder. It's the complexity, not the amount, so it's not more spoons really, it's a different spoon, a spork. I think I'm going to start using this terminology with my partner. When discussing chores, we'll be able to mention spork tasks, for things we might need a little help with, or that we could use some brainstorming on how to tackle.

Do you have any simple things that feel like sporks to you? If so, do you have ways you break them down to make them easier? I'd especially love something for dishes lol

A lot of memes I across the Internet are about how everyone, no matter how old, is just a kid inside, trying to figure out what's going on, which is something I definitely identify with.

But every once in a while, something happens that does actually make me feel like a grown-up. It's usually small, and kind of silly, but it's fun, and I thought people might want to share theirs.

For me, most recently, it was realizing I like Greek yogurt now. It was trendy when I was like 12, and I couldn't stand it then, but I bought some on a whim, and now I keep the fridge stocked. That drastic change in my tastes took me aback momentarily, but I thought it was a nice fun little milestone.

How about you?

This is a personal creation, so I apologize if the name is already taken.

*1.5oz gin *1oz Amaro Sfumato Rabarbaro *.75oz honey syrup *.5oz lemon juice

Shaken and served with an expressed lemon peel, and a dash of Hummingbird Bitters