Nervous System Regulation.

25 ADHD Affirmations

**I am capable and resilient, even when faced with challenges.

I embrace my unique way of thinking and processing information.

My worth is not determined by productivity or external achievements.

I am deserving of understanding and support from myself and others.

I acknowledge my strengths and celebrate my accomplishments, big and small.

I am more than my ADHD; I am a complex and valuable individual.

I deserve self-compassion, especially during difficult moments.

I am constantly learning and growing, and that is a significant achievement.

My worth is inherent, and I do not need to prove it to anyone.

I am not defined by my challenges; I am defined by how I overcome them.

I choose to focus on what I can control and let go of what I cannot.

My self-worth is independent of external judgments or opinions.

I am worthy of taking breaks and practicing self-care without guilt.

I have the power to create positive change in my life.

My journey is unique, and I honor the progress I've made.

**I am deserving of love and acceptance just as I am.

My journey with ADHD is an opportunity for growth and self-discovery.

I release the need for perfection and embrace my authentic self.

I am not defined by my mistakes; I learn and move forward.

My worth is not determined by the pace at which I accomplish tasks.

I choose to focus on my strengths and use them to my advantage.

I am a valuable and important part of my community and relationships.

My creativity and unique perspective bring value to the world.

I am resilient, and I have the strength to overcome obstacles.

I am worthy of setting boundaries that prioritize my well-being.

Joel protecting Ellie on the ground while he's up in the building. Him seeing the truck at the same time she did, following her as she ran to it for shelter. Him being so zoned in on her and only her. Him seeing that she's going to make a run to save Henry and Sam, and her looking to him for cover, and him knowing what it means and nodding, "go for it, I've got you."

Holy fucking shit.

Y/N: HYDRATE OR DIE-DRATE!

Y/N: *Aggressively throws water bottles*

Donna: What's up with Y/N?

Alcina: Y/N is trying to yell mental health and wellbeing into us.

Y/N: I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU!

Moreau, close to crying: It's working.

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happy girls ♡

In the middle of a fanfic and this shit happens

The world hates me

re8 spoiler

me, when Ethan kills one of the dimitrescus and he has to make some stupid comment:

*screams* (cr. @joonie)

Workbooks to improve executive functioning

Since the post I made last night about improving executive functioning was so popular, I figured I should pull these out of my comments and give them their own post, in case it's helpful for people.

I have worked with the publishers of all of the books linked below and can vouch for their psychology books. The publisher of most of them, New Harbinger, is an extremely credible evidence-based psychology publisher.

Obvious disclaimer that everyone's brain is different and what works for someone else may not work for you.

Is there evidence that executive functioning can be improved? Yes. This book appears to be a very thorough overview of the field, and contains both advocates and detractors of cognitive training, for a balanced perspective. From the table of contents, I would really recommend jumping straight to Part 3: Developmental Perspectives for executive functioning (EF) writ large.

Certain therapy modalities are specifically designed for skill-building in areas like impulsivity, decision-making, emotional regulation, and cognitive flexibility, all of which are EF skills or very dependent on EF skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is probably the best field to look at for these - skill-building in those areas is its core goal.

Some DBT workbooks:

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Teens

There are also a lot of workbooks for ADHD that are sometimes more broad but also can help with executive functioning:

The Adult ADHD and Anxiety Workbook: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills to Manage Stress, Find Focus, and Reclaim Your Life

The CBT Workbook for Adult ADHD: Evidence-Based Exercises to Improve Your Focus, Productivity, and Wellbeing

The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD

General executive functioning workbooks:

The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens

Executive Functioning Workbook for Adults: Exercises to Help You Get Organized, Stay Focused, and Achieve Your Goals

Hope these are helpful to someone!!

The brother who perpetuated the cycle of abuse vs the brother who broke the cycle of abuse ( from @theoriginalsapphic)