Here is a list of apps, websites and newsletters I have resonated with, but have not necessarily pulled the trigger. Some of them are surprisingly expensive, a few are expensive and require monthly subscription. Lets hear what you've tried, pros cons, recommendations!
-Calm
-Ultiself
-Sensa
-selfauthoring.com
-Commit Action
-Betterhealth
-Lifehack Method
-The Upward Spiral from Alex Korb
-Virtue Map
I've been liking inflow a lot, but it's expensive.
I also really like notion, and that one I think was free, because you can make what you want with it.
I have a database of random resources I'm never going to use and TBRs. It makes me feel safer, it's a little bit like digital hoarding, I like all the tagging you can do.
I also have a diary in notion and use it to document random things I notice. Like, if my ear hurts or my cat is acting weird, so that way I can know what day something started if I'm asked about it later on. Also how much I slept, what I did and how I felt. The kind of a thing a mental health professional asks you about and you're like: I have no idea what I do ever. Yeah?
And because it's digital I don't forget it at home.
I was wondering about Inflow. I downloaded it, but once I saw the price, I backed-up. Could you tell me more about it? What do you like the most, or how does it help you.
Thanks in advance!!
Yes I can! So, basically I justified the price as a single coaching session.
So I use inflow for self-coaching to the best of my abilities, you can listen to different modules about ADHD, how to manage symptoms, understanding it, that kind of thing. You can save tips at the end of most sections (there are like acronyms for mental reframes, tips for organizing, that kind of thing) and there's usually a two question quiz or a journal prompt at the end.
But they also have some virtual events, co-working, webinars, that kind of thing. And they have daily prompts that you can see responses to and comment on, which is really nice when I'm feeling alone in my ADHD. It's cool seeing people like you.
There's also a coach who can kind of guide you through modules to try, but I haven't used mine yet because I had to think of goals, haha.
This is kind of an overview. I like it as a daily thing, like the bare minimum at tackling my understanding and management of my ADHD.
I don’t know any of these. Maybe I’ve heard of Sensa, but don’t know about it.
Do you have a positive experience with any of the ones you listed?
I have also downloaded Tiimo… but haven’t tried it yet.
Alot of stuff I have picked up but not completed... object impermanence rears its ugly head, even on my computer and phone. I was quite interested in Lifehacking Method and Commit Action, but I am learning that I need some type of contingency plan and strategy when my brain is feeling dysphoric.... when it cycles back to dysphoria its like a different switch in my brian has turned on, and I have lost all momentum and pretty much have to revaluate all the same informaiton all over again like ive never seen it or have never made the commitment.... I will be tthis has something to do with how dopamine affects the brain. The dysphoric state makes me feel like a hibernating bear that is only motivated by cravings. If however, I am thrown into action and must discover my solutions one by one, I can hypervigilantly search and find them, and be in a very different brain setting where I know I have to do as much as I can before I lose steam... It doesnt really have any strategy involved in its like im in go go mode and I can do habits and patterns ive done many times before. Essentially I need to have a way to work very hard for as long as I can and resign myself to just eventually burn out, because before I stop, I may slow down and lose my momentum completely and go into hibernation mode... and the philosophy in hibernation mode is "did I ever even have momentum? how can i structure my day?"
I had never heard of Object Impermanence so I had to look it up. The 1st thought that came to mind was back in grade school when I saw a teacher at the grocery store. I was shocked and scared (they’re real people! I just thought that they….were part of the school?)
Haha, thats a cute story. I will bet you werent the only kid who thought that!! Object Impermanence is a strange phenomenon eh?
I think that in any ADHD forum or resource site, there should be vocabulary terms and treatment databases, healthcare insurance FAQs and walk-throughs tailored to your condition, and in general thorough explanation of the phenomenons that coincidenwith the disorder. Some people with ADHD experience it differently, well lets discuss all the phenomena so that we can all benefit from seeing and defining what we experience instead of feeling dysfunctional without knowing why!
Betterhealth SUCKS. Dont even bother!
I've found most apps I liked, work because they're shiny, new, and empty of a backlog of things that discourage me.
I'm cheap. I'm not very quick to make purchases and I despise subscription apps. I always multiply it by 12 to see the yearly cost. Usually not worth it.
I would ask everyone in this thread, what apps do you still use even a year later?
I'm about to try Wake Up with a 7 day free trial. It's a mindful meditation app. Lots of good reviews, so going to give it a shot.
Viewing a stranger’s ADHD episode and feeling bad 4 her and realization that I need to work thru my own ADHD issues
Diagnosis or Dream
ADHD child facing expulsion for false accusations and not adhering to IEP
Question about methylphenidate.
How do you know when a job is not a good fit due to ADHD weaknesses or if you need to quit? Would career coaching help?
