We Need To Talk More About This.

who’s gonna tell tumblr that executive dysfunction is more than Not Doing Things?

Happy ADHD invasion guys! Here is my piece for this year’s cosmic takeover, a little reflection on my journey with adhd :)

some e-cards you can send to help with distance communication ♡ free to use privately, if you’d like to repost them publicly please credit! 

The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook | Managing Recurring Depression, Hypomania & Anxiety (Full Text)

Chapter 1: What is Bipolar II Disorder? [⇄]

Chapter 2: Understanding the Treatments for Bipolar II Disorder and a Guide to Using This Book [⇄]

Chapter 3: Applying Acceptance to Bipolar II Disorder [⇄]

Chapter 4: Recognizing the Symptoms of Bipolar II Depression [⇄]

Chapter 5: Modifying Your Thinking and Behavior to Cope with Depression [⇄]

Chapter 6: More Strategies for Modifying Your Thoughts and Behavior [⇄]

Chapter 7: Hypomania-What Is It? [⇄]

Chapter 8: Taking Action to Manage Your Hypomania [⇄]

Chapter 9: Anxiety-What Is It? [⇄]

Chapter 10: Taking Action to Manage Your Anxiety [⇄]

Chapter 11: Involving Your Family and Friends [⇄]

Chapter 12: Putting It All Together to Create a Personalized Wellness Plan [⇄]

Updated ADHD Pride Flag!

Dark brown - Rejection Sensitivity Yellow - Hyperactivity Orange - ADHD Awareness Red -  Hyperfixations/Hyperfocus Dark Red - Difficulty Focusing White - Procrastination

If anyone knows any ADHD Symbols please tell me so I can update this flag to be better!

Credit: Ashley McMinn

your bare minimum isn’t actually that bare or minimum. my dad once told me that there’s nothing in this world that’s easy and that’s true tbh. everything we do takes energy, time, and effort. even the little things. if you feel like you’re not doing enough please try to think about your circumstances and what’s currently available to you: chances are, there’s something that’s diverting or otherwise draining you. and to pull away from that and get something done regardless? well, i think that’s really admirable! please try to take pride in the things you do accomplish in a day, no matter how small or trifling you perceive them to be. you can’t be proud of your growth if you don’t notice where you already are!

Another thing people don’t talk a lot about in hypo/mania is that it can cause your emotions to be very intense and switch very quickly. doctors call that emotional lability

so while the bi in bipolar represents mania and depression which last an extended period of time, switching emotions quickly and intensely can still be a bipolar experience in hypo/mania

Therapist Red Flags

Therapy is important and can be really helpful, but not all therapists are good at their job. Here’s a few things to look out for when you’re seeing a therapist:

Not listening to what you tell them

Ignoring confidentiality (except in emergencies)

Making you feel judged or ashamed

Ignoring or trivialising your needs

Consistently being late

Making fun of your needs / accomplishments

Being judgemental or critical of you

Not taking your feedback on sessions into account

Condescending facial expressions or body language

Ignoring what you want to do / accomplish in therapy

Talking too much about themselves

Making you feel like problems are all your fault

Being insensitive to your culture or religion

They’re making you feel bad about yourself

Using the phone or getting distracted during your sessions

Attempting to make romantic / sexual advances on you

Making you feel stupid or invalid for what you say or how you feel

Forgetting important details about you / your life

Pushing you too hard before you’re ready

You wondering if their behaviour is a red flag. If you’re looking it up then chances are you already feel uncomfortable in therapy. You should never be forced into seeing a therapist who makes you feel uneasy. There’s no shame in leaving and finding a different therapist.

Some rando: You should think about stopping your prescription

Me: My pills make me not want to die tho

They: You shouldn’t want to die, that’s not normal

Me: Yeah that’s why I’m taking my pills