u/New-Relation-5631 — reddlx

ADHD and C-PTSD : the worse combo ?

I feel like having ADHD and C-PTSD is one of the worse combo.

First, I've been diagnosed really late, like a few months ago for ADHD, and C-PTSD one month ago.

All my life I thought there was something wrong with me that had no explanation. But I realised, I grew up in a toxic manipulative family, with two narcissistic parents, wanting to control every ounce of my identity. It led to other type of abuses because this environment wrecks the way you view the world and react to bad situations. And I feel like I had PTSD since a very long time, at least 8 years (and i'm 24) and it probably helped hiding my ADHD. And my ADHD also facilitate having PTSD.

What made me realise I have PTSD is simply taking my ADHD meds.

First, I remembered stuff, because I forgot entire parts of my life (like 15 years). Second, I puzzled everything together to realise I've been traumatised since my birth. Third, when I thought my adhd meds weren't working well, it was just my PTSD symptoms becoming visible. I'm always in hyperviligeance, so I get distracted by people near me because I look for a potential threat. Everytime, I think someone is looking at me and judging me. And when I'm on med at home, I get flashbacks so hard that I stop engaging in the tasks I have to do. I don't know if anyone has a similar experience ?

Realising all of this in such a short time is hard and made some of my PTSD symptoms worse. Also because I made the decision to not talk to my family anymore.

And I feel weird, and I think I look weird to people, because in acknowledging all of this, I kind of accepted my weirdness.

For the first time, I can put words on what I have, on all of those psychological breakdowns, all those failures. And I know I can seek help now that I know who I am. But still, I feel alone in my condition. So can you share a few words if you have a similar experience my friend. 🧡

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u/New-Relation-5631 — 3 days ago

▲ 6 r/curlyhair

Is my hair healthy or damaged ?

Hello👋🏼

One month ago, I decided to do a butterfly cut at home on my 3A curls. I had quite long hair, so I wanted to preserve some length (it didn't happen😔). Also, my hair was healthy with no split ends.

Before going further here's my routine :

• I was my hair once every 5-6 days

• I have a full routine and use different products for every step. My products are not cheap (100€ globally) and are supposed to be good quality : 1) Shampoo and Wash-in Conditionner are from Shea moisture 2) Leave-in, Styling cream and mousse are from Creme of Nature 3) Gel is from a French brand named Les secrets de Loly 4) and the mask I use every 2 weeks is from Aroma Zone (also a french brand) 5) I also use an oil I don't remember the name

• I diffuse my hair and use a satin bonnet and pillowcase every night.

Now, the end of the story :

This, resulted in two cuts. The first one was impulsive (ADHDer here) and I used regular scissors. After reading the next day that it can causes breaks, I persuaded myself that I destroyed my hair. At this moment, I did what I never wanted : cut my hair short WITH PROFESSIONNAL HAIR SCISSORS.😅

Now (1 month after), I persuaded myself again that my hair is damaged and has split ends. Please, if this is not the case, tell me, because I might cut them again impulsively 🙏🏼.

Here's pics of : my hair now and 1 month after cut.

u/New-Relation-5631 — 4 days ago

▲ 13 r/curlygirl

Is my hair damaged or healthy ? : after a cut at home

Hello👋🏼

One month ago, I decided to do a butterfly cut at home on my 3A curls. I had quite long hair, so I wanted to preserve some length (it didn't happen😔). Also, my hair was healthy with no split ends.

Before going further here's my routine :

I wash my hair once every 5-6 days
I have a full routine and use different products for every step. My products are not cheap (100€ globally) and are supposed to be good quality : 1) Shampoo and Wash-in Conditionner are from Shea moisture 2) Leave-in, Styling cream and mousse are from Creme of Nature 3) Gel is from a French brand named Les secrets de Loly 4) and the mask I use every 2 weeks is from Aroma Zone (also a french brand) 5) I also use an oil I don't remember the name
I diffuse my hair and use a satin bonnet and pillowcase every night.

Now, the end of the story :

Now (1 month after), I persuaded myself again that my hair is damaged and has split ends. Please, if this is not the case, tell me, because I might cut them again impulsively 🙏🏼.

Here's pics of : my hair now and 1 month after cut✂️.

u/New-Relation-5631 — 5 days ago