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giving in, and letting go
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connecting the dots
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connecting the dots
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That is peculiar. I wonder if it was office policy for her to not see you any longer, or whether it was her own personal request. Are you seeing another counselor at the moment, then?
This group is to discuss the three types of ADHD Inattentive, Hyperactive, and Combined types. And how they differ between each other.
Hey Riri, you know what might help? I found something that really turns my energy around. It's called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). Aromatherapy : Lemon, German Chamomile, Geranium, Peppermint really help.
Take care xoxo
:) i am just back from a lovely little holiday back to the UK, where spring was kicking in too and a few nice days provided me with beautiful walks.
keep well, all!
boy do i know what you mean. most people i talk to tend to just glaze over, and try giving you a life plan, and a way to live your life in an organised manner. no-one seems to get that ADD is something that is either inherent, or stems from some f...
bec, that really doesn't sound right. even if it was just behavioural in their view, surely they could address it... maybe you need to see a counselor/psychologist as well. that way, you could address both angles of your condition. OR just swap to...
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- About me & Relation to ADHD or other condition?
- Undiagnosed, but quite certain it might be the case.
Have trouble keeping friends and feeling good about things because my mind can't seem to retain it. Always thought thats how I'm built but reading more about ADD, I think my other issues tie up to it as well.
Moodswings puzzle me and tire me out. I'm trying to learn how to handle it.
Thanks for stopping by :)
Best,
Ash
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- At 8:43pm on February 5, 2009,
Ashvina said…
- Hello dear Bryan and Dana!
To everyone else here too, my warmest greetings.
Hope the new year is going well. I have been sticking to my resolution of documenting every penny i spend!
Am back in Malaysia now, surrounded by friends and family - which makes it feel safer but I still resort to mind numbing activities like reading 4 novels in 2 nights. To make it worse they were fluffy vampire novels (The Twilight Series) *shudder*
Am missing England. I'm going back there for 3 weeks to visit my closest friends and to get some things I'd left behind. Sounds quite sad - and it is - because I've made up my mind to stay in Malaysia until I can get a professional qualification as a lawyer, since I graduated from my degree in July08. I did feel like so many things inspired me in the UK but I am relieved to not have the bitter cold to struggle against, and the freedom to move around in Kuala Lumpur. Being a Malaysian means being more laid-back you see, and as much as I enjoyed the mental stimulation of being in England, where everyone was so conscious of what they were doing and why - I need the framework that I have here.
Nevertheless, I hear my friends in the UK moving on to Masters Degrees that sound amazing - like Post-Colonial Studies... and I want to be on that track. Don't really fancy being a lawyer you see. I want to be a lecturer. So the idea is that I qualify as a professional, gain some experience (and money, I hope) and then sail off into the sun to get a funky Masters degree and start educating people. Meanwhile I'll read lots and blog lots and build up a whirlwind in my mind.
Sounds like fun huh. But the truth is the ADD makes it so hard to sit down and achieve. If only I can be an idea person for the rest of my days. Being inspired and impetuous seems to keep me alive, and having to reign that in has made me frustrated and snappy at the ones I love - who can't seem to understand how I struggle to rise above the haze that surrounds me when I'm not switched on. *sigh*
I am going to try to get properly diagnosed. It will just satisfy the people who think I'm hypochondriac. Hopefully get a second opinion in the UK.
I have been trying aromatherapy, and herbal teas. These seem to work for me, especially when I am distressed/restless. I also seem to dislike flourescent lighting and I am drawn to warm orangey happy things.
Overall I'm getting progressively more stable, but I need so badly to sharpen my mind/skills because I can't survive in the real-world office environment. I'm helping my parent's out in my dad's office right now and thats going easy on me because I don't have to be fake. If I'm zoned out or tetchy, I get a scolding from my mum but I don't get kicked out of the job, and I do trust the people around me which helps. Of course, its me being easy on myself, and of course, I need to get thicker skin (noone seems to be okay with the fact that I'm sensitive and artistic and I DON'T want to be in a cut-throat, dog eat dog world) - but being brought up in this society I realise I can't just float forever (as much I want to). Here, you have to be financially independent, or else there is no hope... simply because you don't have a good system in Malaysia that enables people to find their place in time.
Its a sad sense of urgency, but being able to read your stuff, and knowing that there are people like me everywhere... because of this forum, I have a little reassurance.
Here's wishing Lizard a speedy recovery. Do have lots and lots of Vitamin C - that helps amazingly with tissue regrowth/healing.
Guys, I've also been having fish oils - omega 3/6, and vitamin B - and that's slowly helped me too. I haven't had them for 3 days. I wake up grumpy and I don't remember to. Must do!
Tough times are always there. I'm feeling okay now. And its unpredictable - I wish I could control it. I hope I can learn and be strong - like all of you are.
I've been quiet I know - but have been reading things off and on, just didn't make a sound. But I'm here. And Bryan, what wonderful growth, of a wonderful forum. Congratulations! You deserve every ounce of elation you feel for creating a place like this.
Take care all - and do keep in touch. I love messages and will start answering them now ;)
Love,
Ash
- At 2:23pm on February 5, 2009,
Bryan Hutchinson said… - It's been a while Ashvina - just wondering how you are doing?
- At 7:24pm on January 13, 2009,
Voodoo said… - Hey it's been a year since anyone commented.
- At 1:35pm on December 24, 2008,
DANA said… - Wishing you and your family a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
- At 9:10am on November 22, 2008,
DANA said…
- Hi! How have you been, Ashvina? I hope that you are doing well and have a wonderful weekend!
- At 11:57am on October 9, 2008,
Cathrynn said… - I love that comment, Ashvina...music connects us all, I just so agree with that - hope you manage to connect some of the dots - but not all of them as there is an exciting world out there for a creative woman like you...*big smile*....Cathrynn X
- At 2:31pm on July 22, 2008,
DANA said…
- I went on Saturday to a girlfriends cabin with a group of women from church. It was about 2 1/2 hours away from my home. Her cabin was out in the boonies! It was beautiful with mostly a river and a forest as well as other cabins. We went walking, went on a fun boat ride and sat in chairs dipping our feet into the water. It was nice to spend time with some of the women from my church to get to know them better. I had a good time! The next day, my hubby & I took our daughters with us to a place down town called Point State Park, where three rivers meet. There is a huge fountain in the center and we dipped our feet in the water to cool off since it was so hot. I uploaded new photographs of Point State Park if you want to go onto my profile so you can see what it looks like. For lunch, we went to a place called Station Square that has lots of restaurants, gift shops and a hotel. We enjoyed ourselves and it was nice spending time with most of the family. My son is at the stage in his life where he does not spend as much time with us in family functions. He is either working or he is with his friends. Once in while, he does spend time with us if he is available. I was the same way when I was a teenager so I understand.
So how have you and your family been? What is new with you? Keep in touch and let me know how everything is!
Hugs,
Dana
- At 12:35pm on July 11, 2008,
DANA said…
- Hi Ashvina! Your gas prices are HIGH! Is the cost of living higher where you live??? When I lived in Las Vegas, NV, the cost of living was much higher, but the salaries for jobs was better so it all evened out. I have never heard of Holosync. I will have to check it out!
Do you know what is so relaxing and calming for me..... This may sound funny, but using an electrical heating pad does wonders for relaxing and calming! Normally, I prop my legs up on pillows, grab my favorite book, lay on the heating pad and Ahhhhhhh.......
It works! Well, I hope you are enjoying your summer and doing well. Take care!
Hugs,
Dana
- At 7:49am on July 3, 2008,
Ashvina said…
- Dear everyone,
I'm doing okay! Looking for a job at the moment, and have been meditating, which seems to have helped massively.
Try Googling Holosync.
Best,
ash
- At 12:50am on July 3, 2008,
DANA said…
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