u/Hipposy

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The constant unbearable heat.

Sweat that makes your clothes stick to you.

Mosquitoes and other insects that won’t leave you alone.

Sunscreen feeling greasy on your skin.

Bright sunlight that feels like it’s trying to flashbang you.

Squinting all day because everything is painfully bright.

The sound of lawn mowers, kids screaming, and people outside from morning until night.

Air that somehow feels heavy and unbreathable.

Clothes touching sweaty skin.

The smell of sunscreen, grills, and hot pavement everywhere.

Humidity making it feel impossible to breathe.

Having to choose between melting outside or freezing under the AC.

Being expected to enjoy it because “it’s summer.”I just genuinely don’t understand how this is supposed to be the relaxing season. The only way I can enjoy being at the beach is if I drink a cocktail, but thats alcohol making things bearable.

I’m curious from psychiatrists perspectives.

I’ve been told by a few psychiatrists that they like how I explain things. I’m very introspective, so I pay a lot of attention to how medications affect me and also looked at how psychiatry works as a whole. I usually notice when something changes, roughly when it started, whether it lines up with a dose change, and how it affects things like my mood, anxiety, sleep, thinking, or motivation. I’ll explain what I noticed and sometimes offer a theory for why it happened, but I present it as a possibility, not as if I’m telling the psychiatrist they’re wrong. I read a lot about psychopharmacology because I’ve been through a lot of different medications and I like understanding what’s happening.

The problem is that I’ve moved around a lot, so I’ve had quite a few psychiatrists. Most seem to appreciate that I’m direct, logical, and specific. But every now and then I get the feeling that someone assumes I’m trying to prove I’m smarter than them, or that I’ve diagnosed myself from Google, which isn’t what I’m trying to do at all.

So my question is: from your perspective, what makes a patient easy to work with? Is it better to give your own theories about what’s going on, or just describe symptoms and let you connect the dots? What’s the most effective way to communicate during an appointment without accidentally coming across as arrogant or as someone who thinks they know better?

Hate the restaurant? Go somewhere else.

Safe foods aren’t available? Order whatever you want.

Public transport is overwhelming? Take a taxi.

The supermarket is too much? Get groceries delivered.

Need a quiet place? Leave and book a hotel.

Burnt out? Pay someone to clean or order food.

Need sensory aids? Buy them.

Clothes are uncomfortable? Replace your entire wardrobe with sensory friendly fabrics.

Your headphones break? Buy another pair the same day.

Waiting rooms are overwhelming? Pay for private healthcare with shorter waits.

Work is overstimulating? Reduce your hours instead of pushing until you melt down.

Crowded holiday? Book somewhere private.

Family gathering is too much? Leave and stay in a hotel.

Your special interest is expensive? You can actually engage with it instead of constantly feeling deprived.

Shoes don’t feel right? Keep buying pairs until one does.

Strong smells bother you? Buy fragrance-free everything.

Airport is overwhelming? Pay for lounge access.

Long security lines? Buy fast-track.

Crowded concerts? Get VIP seating.

Waiting in queues? Pay for priority access.

AND THE LIST GOES ON

Also I noticed that autistic kids with wealthy parents have a completely different experience too. Better schools, private assessments, therapy, accommodations, quieter homes, and parents who can actually afford to adapt life around them.
Money doesn’t just buy comfort. It buys options. And options prevent a huge amount of the stress that leads to meltdowns.

I’ve realized that weed is pretty much the only thing that genuinely helps both my ADHD hyperactivity and anxiety.

My pattern is usually to smoke for about a week, then take a break for a while, and repeat. I’m not high 24/7 or anything like that.

I’ve tried stimulant medication, but instead of calming my mind, it just feels like it pumps me full of adrenaline. I end up feeling like I’m permanently stuck in fight or flight mode. My thoughts don’t really slow down, and I just feel tense. It calms my hyperactivity a lot and mind but I just don’t feel good on stimulants.
Weed is the only thing that makes my mind quiet. It slows everything down enough that I can actually relax instead of feeling like my brain is running at 200 km/h all day.

Does anyone else with ADHD and anxiety experience this? Did you ever find something that worked as well without relying on cannabis?

Im finally finishing up my first larger project. The client looks happy with the results (its amazing, love the work comments from him), and I’d love to showcase some of the work on my portfolio website.

Is it okay to ask for permission when the project is finished? I obviously wouldn’t post anything without their approval.
Im wondering what’s considered good etiquette here.

I’d appreciate honest opinions, both good and bad.

edit: generally about it’s features and chatbot

I’ve had the most success with clients from UAE, Europe and Korea. My experiences with clients from some other regions haven’t been as good, so I’ve become more selective.

I bought one of those trendy handheld fans with the cooling setting because I thought it’d just help with the heat.
Turns out it’s become one of my favorite stim toys.

The cool airflow, the gentle vibration, the white noise, and just having something to hold and point at different parts of my face is ridiculously calming. I catch myself reaching for it even when I’m not that hot.

Didn’t expect a summer gadget to become part of my sensory toolkit, but here we are.

Anyone else accidentally discover a completely random stim like this?

I have a 4 hour flight coming up and I’m feeling a bit anxious and also underslept.
I normally take 100 mg pregabalin at night for restless legs and insomnia, so it’s not a new medication for me.

Would taking 50 mg before the flight be reasonable, or is that likely to just make me too sleepy? I’m mainly looking to take the edge off the anxiety during the flight, not get knocked out.

Just wondering what other people’s experiences have been.

Has anyone here used peptide creams or serums for brighter, glowier skin and actually noticed a difference?

I keep seeing people talk about peptides for skin quality, firmness and recovery, but most discussions eventually turn into injections. I’m not interested in injecting anything because I’m genuinely afraid of needles.

I’m mainly looking for topical options and real experiences. Which peptides or products worked for you, how long did it take, and was the difference actually noticeable?

This is the beginning of my second month on Upwork and I’ve made a little over $500 from my first four jobs

When I started, I put around $100 into Freelancer Plus, Connects, portfolio work, domains, and generally making my profile look serious. I see a lot of posts from people who send ten proposals, get no replies, and decide Upwork is impossible, so I knew that i probably have to invest a bit before expecting results.

Now I’m just getting tired of buying connects when Freelancer Plus is about $20 and gives roughly 20 dollars worth of connects anyway, so I’m wondering if I should just keep it.

Does anyone here actually use Freelancer Plus long term? Is there any real benefit besides the Connects because I didn't even look at what was offered, I just bought it

I’m thinking of buying my grandma a CBD gel (and maybe a hand cream too). She has arthritis and a lot of joint pain, especially in her hands and back. She never took CBD of any kind and she is in her late 70s. Has anyone here actually had good results with CBD gel for arthritis or joint pain? I’d love to hear real experiences before I buy it. Thanks!