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Comment on How do you celebrate your birthday? in ~talk
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Comment on McDonald's is bringing back its discontinued Snack Wrap in the US in ~food
BashCrandiboot LinkNice, now I can go back to making McCrap jokes.Nice, now I can go back to making McCrap jokes.
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Comment on Frankenstein | Official teaser in ~movies
BashCrandiboot Link ParentThat was an incredible scene. Thank you for sharing it.That was an incredible scene. Thank you for sharing it.
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Comment on Victories and challenges: An A[u]DHD community and support fortnightly thread #1 in ~health.mental
BashCrandiboot Link ParentYou've given me a term to research further, thank you!You've given me a term to research further, thank you!
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Comment on Alaska man survives after being trapped face-down in creek by 700lb boulder in ~news
BashCrandiboot Link ParentThat's why I typically try to avoid going there at all costs.Earth is scary....
That's why I typically try to avoid going there at all costs.
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Comment on Victories and challenges: An A[u]DHD community and support fortnightly thread #1 in ~health.mental
BashCrandiboot Link ParentI was diagnosed at the same age as you a handful of years ago. If you dive in as deep as I did, you're in for a hell of a ride. I'm happy for you. We'll all be here if you ever need help or want...I was diagnosed at the same age as you a handful of years ago. If you dive in as deep as I did, you're in for a hell of a ride. I'm happy for you.
We'll all be here if you ever need help or want to share any updates. Don't let the Social Acceptance Mammoth keep you at bay.
Congrats on a big milestone far too few ever reach.
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Comment on Victories and challenges: An A[u]DHD community and support fortnightly thread #1 in ~health.mental
BashCrandiboot LinkSo I have this thing that happens to me that I've never really told anyone about, and I'm curious if anyone can relate. This doesn't really happen anymore now that I'm regularly medicated, but it...So I have this thing that happens to me that I've never really told anyone about, and I'm curious if anyone can relate. This doesn't really happen anymore now that I'm regularly medicated, but it will come back if I go awhile without refilling my meds.
Basically, when I'm laying in bed, I'll have the typical racing thoughts that you would expect with ADHD, but when it's really bad, something weird happens. My "thoughts" extend beyond my normal internal monologue, and I'll "hear" all kinds of weird shit, all in my head.
- Random noises, like a chainsaw or car horns. All kinds of shit.
- Voices, but not like you'd expect. They're not talking to me, it's just voices I recognize, like my mom or coworkers or friends or random people I've met. It's like my brain plays little recorded snippets of things they've said to me IRL, or maybe not, IDK.
It's a healthy mix of both those things, rapid fire and constant. They come and go so fast that I can't even really acknowledge what they are unless I really concentrate. If I just "let it go" it becomes this loud noisy mess.
It only ever happens at night when I'm in bed. During the day, and off medication, my mind races and wanders exactly like you'd expect, but it's only things that I would consider to be my internal monologue, even when my thoughts go by so fast I can't even remember what they were.
My theory is that during the day, there's enough external stimulation around me that my brain doesn't need to do all that bullshit to entertain itself. And that's why it manifests at night, because I'm just laying there with my eyes closed.
Has anyone ever experienced anything like that? I tried explaining it to my wife and she looked at me like a crazy person.
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Comment on Proposal: ADHD support thread (reoccurring) in ~health.mental
BashCrandiboot LinkCould we call it something other than a support thread? I definitely think venting/support is super important, and of course should be welcomed in such a thread, but it'd be cool if it could be a...Could we call it something other than a support thread? I definitely think venting/support is super important, and of course should be welcomed in such a thread, but it'd be cool if it could be a place for... I don't know, success stories and idle banter as well?
I know that stuff besides venting/support would be welcome too, but I feel like the word "Support" brings with it certain connotations. I absolutely have my low moments and struggles with ADHD, but for the most part I just see ADHD as being "me" just as much as my left hand is "me."
Just my two cents. I think ADHD and things like it have reasons to be celebrated sometimes too 🤷♂️ And maybe a reoccurring thread could help other people feel that way.
Unfortunately I don't have any better thread name suggestions... maybe just something boring like "The ADHD Thread" or "The Reoccurring ADHD Thread where we talk about ADHD stuff and sometimes other things too"
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Comment on Billions of AI users…? in ~tech
BashCrandiboot Link ParentIf these egotistical companies would just let me name my own fucking assistant I'd adopt one in an instant. But no, every time I turn my lights on I have to say "Okay Google" like some kind of...If these egotistical companies would just let me name my own fucking assistant I'd adopt one in an instant. But no, every time I turn my lights on I have to say "Okay Google" like some kind of asshole. It sounds like I'm gargling billiard balls.
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Comment on What in your opinion is the greatest guitar solo? in ~music
BashCrandiboot LinkI'm not qualified to make the case for THE GREATEST guitar solo, but I'm definitely qualified to share my favorite: Bat Country, Avenged SevenfoldI'm not qualified to make the case for THE GREATEST guitar solo, but I'm definitely qualified to share my favorite: Bat Country, Avenged Sevenfold
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Comment on How my life changed with ADHD medication in ~life
BashCrandiboot Link ParentI can relate to a lot of this. I had to cut out caffeine for awhile to figure out how the timing of my doses impacted my sleep and even then, I still have some sleepless nights sometimes. I...I can relate to a lot of this. I had to cut out caffeine for awhile to figure out how the timing of my doses impacted my sleep and even then, I still have some sleepless nights sometimes.
I totally relate with the anxiety too. Like word for word what you said lol.
I know you're just goofing, but please don't think of yourself as mediocre.
We all have ancient primate brains built to specialize in ancient primate things. Generations ago, you would have thrived. Today, ADHD is just a concept invented by man to hand-wave that fact away.
It's not your fault the modern world isn't built for the way your brain works. That doesn't make you mediocre; it makes you stronger than most.
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Comment on How my life changed with ADHD medication in ~life
BashCrandiboot Link ParentInsomnia, high blood pressure, anxiety, or all of the above? 🙃Insomnia, high blood pressure, anxiety, or all of the above? 🙃
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Comment on How my life changed with ADHD medication in ~life
BashCrandiboot Link ParentI wouldn't go that far, I just mean I was finally able to follow my train of thought, and just remember the things I thought about along the way, like a trail of bread crumbs. Kind of like when...I wouldn't go that far, I just mean I was finally able to follow my train of thought, and just remember the things I thought about along the way, like a trail of bread crumbs.
Kind of like when you're in a conversation and you're like "how did we even start talking about bread crumbs?" And then you're like "oh right, we talked about ADHD and Vyvanse, then we talked about memory and train of thought, and that led us here."
Your first poetic description of memory is very apt :) Before my meds, though, sometimes my thoughts would race down a rabbit hole so quickly, I would suddenly "wake up" and realize my walk was over, with very little memory of where I'd been or what I even thought about, even if there were things I wanted to remember.
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Comment on How my life changed with ADHD medication in ~life
BashCrandiboot LinkI was diagnosed as an adult about 5 years ago, mid-pandemic. I remember the first day I took my medication, I went for a walk, and I was just so shocked at how quiet it was. Not how quiet the...I was diagnosed as an adult about 5 years ago, mid-pandemic. I remember the first day I took my medication, I went for a walk, and I was just so shocked at how quiet it was.
Not how quiet the world was, how quiet my thoughts were. I could actually control and direct my train of thought. What the fuck? I thought maybe my meds would make me more productive, sure, but literally more "functional"?? It was insane. I could direct my thoughts wherever I wanted, and by the time the walk was over, I could retrace my thoughts back to the very beginning of my walk. What. The. Fuck. I had never experienced anything it.
Absolutely life changing. I'm with you. I'm glad it's making a difference and thank you for sharing your story.
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Comment on 2025 NBA Playoffs Round 2 in ~sports.basketball
BashCrandiboot LinkI'm a timberpups fan. I'd love if you guys advanced because it would be an absolute bloodbath and a fun series to watch. I wouldn't worry too much about the rest factor, we had extra rest before...I'm a timberpups fan. I'd love if you guys advanced because it would be an absolute bloodbath and a fun series to watch. I wouldn't worry too much about the rest factor, we had extra rest before this series and played like shit Game 1 (and have kinda played ugly all series long).
I'm rooting for a Wolves vs. Knicks match-up in the Finals just for the KAT/Julius narrative. That would be so fun.
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Comment on Are there more chairs than tables? in ~life
BashCrandiboot Link ParentDoes Jim Morrison still count if he's dead?Does Jim Morrison still count if he's dead?
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Comment on The anxiety of losing control of your original work in a digital age in ~talk
BashCrandiboot LinkI would focus on the things you can control. You're publishing a book, and that's super fucking awesome! You're not going to be able to stop people from pirating your shit, but if they do, that's...I would focus on the things you can control. You're publishing a book, and that's super fucking awesome! You're not going to be able to stop people from pirating your shit, but if they do, that's a good indicator that you've created something of value. I'd focus on marketing it to the people who want to pay for that value.
As for all the publisher/advertiser spam, ignore it for now. If you ever want to go down that road, look into getting an agent. For now, I'd focus on enjoying your accomplishment and planning your next adventure.
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Comment on <5 minute watch | well-worth it for the terminally online | nostalgia_bongrip.exe in ~arts
BashCrandiboot LinkThis is art and I'm not saying that ironically.This is art and I'm not saying that ironically.
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Comment on How To Do Nothing: Resisting the attention economy | Jenny Odell in ~humanities
BashCrandiboot LinkSaving this to watch later. I've been doing a good job of separating myself from the attention economy. The one downside being that it has made me even more painfully aware of how sucked into it...Saving this to watch later. I've been doing a good job of separating myself from the attention economy. The one downside being that it has made me even more painfully aware of how sucked into it everyone around me is. It certainly makes for a lonely world.
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Comment on Tips for attending a protest? in ~life
BashCrandiboot LinkHere's my advice: If you get sketched out or don't like where things are headed, just leave. No need to be a martyr. You don't need to prove anything to anyone. Wife and I went to a protest a few...Here's my advice: If you get sketched out or don't like where things are headed, just leave. No need to be a martyr. You don't need to prove anything to anyone.
Wife and I went to a protest a few years ago and while we were there they released an alert that highways were going to be shutdown and the National Guard was going to respond. We did our part and then we went home without getting gased, batoned, or shot with rubber bullets.
I write my resolutions on my birthday. It makes them feel a lot more personal and basically removes everything shitty about New Years resolutions.