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my uni dorm <3

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Concept: two rival biologists on a mad dash to discover the most hideous, revolting new species so they can name it after the other one

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show, don't tell:

anticipation - bouncing legs - darting eyes - breathing deeply - useless / mindless tasks - eyes on the clock - checking and re-checking

frustration - grumbling - heavy footsteps - hot flush - narrowed eyes - pointing fingers - pacing / stomping

sadness - eyes filling up with tears - blinking quickly - hiccuped breaths - face turned away - red / burning cheeks - short sentences with gulps

happiness - smiling / cheeks hurting - animated - chest hurts from laughing - rapid movements - eye contact - quick speaking

boredom - complaining - sighing - grumbling - pacing - leg bouncing - picking at nails

fear - quick heartbeat - shaking / clammy hands - pinching self - tuck away - closing eyes - clenched hands

disappointment - no eye contact - hard swallow - clenched hands - tears, occasionally - mhm-hmm

tiredness - spacing out - eyes closing - nodding head absently - long sighs - no eye contact - grim smile

confidence - prolonged eye contact - appreciates instead of apologizing - active listening - shoulders back - micro reactions

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50 WORDS TO USE INSTEAD OF “SAID”

Do you ever find yourself over-using the word “said” in your writing? Try using these words/phrases instead:

stated

commented

declared

spoke

responded

voiced

noted

uttered

iterated

explained

remarked

acknowledged

mentioned

announced

shouted

expressed

articulated

exclaimed

proclaimed

whispered

babbled

observed

deadpanned

joked

hinted

informed

coaxed

offered

cried

affirmed

vocalized

laughed

ordered

suggested

admitted

verbalized

indicated

confirmed

apologized

muttered

proposed

chatted

lied

rambled

talked

pointed out

blurted out

chimed in

brought up

wondered aloud

(NOTE: Keep in mind that all of these words have slightly different meanings and are associated with different emotions/scenarios.)

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an ADHDer’s guide to sitting properly in chairs: step 1...forget everything you think you know about sitting (part 2)

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Do you find your (in)ability to start tasks consistent?

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I made some more wholesome ADHD memes since you guys liked the last ones so much! 

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When you’re in the middle of procrastinating and suddenly the Will to Work™ hits you

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when i make an important phonecall

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How much I wish this had been more widely known when I was a kid. So many struggles would have been less soul shattering if I’d known why!

Original vent diagram by https://tfw-adhd.tumblr.com/post/628065136118317056/this-adhd-and-autism-venn-diagram-was-requested

I didn’t discover this on here, it was shared in an ADHD/ASD group on Facebook 🤷🏻‍♀️

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I also struggle so hard with this.... Have you tried the audiobook?

Why is reading so hard :-/ I read two full novels (both 500 pg) in 3 days but now I can't read anything and I really want to, pls advice my sweet children my adhd needs to be tamed.