Sort your life out BBC1

[Ulysees]

New thread in case there isn't one?

@Ulysees someone in that field said I may want to consider it for myself. I am not seeking a diagnosis as I am coping with life but trying to understand how I and my daughter may approach things differently from others.

@SenoritaViva that's good you're doing ok. No point getting a diagnosis if it isn't needed.I hope your DD gets lots of support.

Atmosphere changed when dad turned up,didn't it?

Not sure about the dance studio garage floor, it was bubbling and don't look like it had been laid correctly.

Those medals should've just gone on a box,they're going to have to lug that table round wherever they go now on the future 🙄

Loved the sewing room.

Walls were too blue against the sofa.

Didn't see the kitchen at all did we at the end?

Loved the dancing at the end and LOVED mum in her heels,that shut Dilly up 😉🤣

Just catching up with this week's episode now. What is that awful denim playsuit Stacey was wearing in the warehouse? So shapeless and unflattering on her!

The blue walls in the living room were far too dark.

Really loved the younger girl's room. Did they show the mum's bedroom afterwards, as can't remember it done up, only in a mess?

Yes they did it was nice

Did they show the mum's bedroom or just the spare room which was turned into a sewing room?

No mum's room too

I need to watch it again, I obviously nodded off 😂

Ohh I don’t remember seeing the Mums room or the kitchen!

That Mum sounded like she was run ragged between work and the girls dancing and then the sewing on the side!

The younger girls bedroom looked lovely, I liked how it had separate spaces.

It has been suggested my DD may be ND and at bits tonight I noticed the oldest daughter pulling her hair forward and my DD does that all the time when she’s feeling a little uncomfortable.

I need a man like Rob in my life who could just build whatever I desire 😂

Him blaming her for all the mess, walking out, then he's with someone else 'a few weeks later ... '🧐

And the mountains of his DIY crap he's just left her with. I hope the new one is enjoying it now.

He's a Mumsnet thread all by himself.

Hi @SenoritaViva - I’m an autistic/ADHD woman and my DS and DD are both autistic.

Like PP, I spotted the neurodivergence before it was mentioned, and I also think the mum is possibly autistic and ADHD.

When autism and ADHD present together the picture can be confusing as they pull in opposite directions, ime anyway. For example, autistic people often have a real need for order and routine while with ADHD it’s often impossible to stick to routines! Personally, I feel very soothed by routine and order but frustratingly I often feel completely unable to stick to it, despite wanting to!

One of the ways autistic people try to navigate through a confusing landscape is to try and control things. When everything is overwhelming and just too much, predictability and familiarity reduce the load.

I often think of my ADHD side as an excitable puppy - I over share and bounce around. My autistic side likes to keep everything on a leash, keeping my finger on everything to stop it spinning out of my control.

I also thought the mum seemed quite vulnerable and I think they shouldn’t have shown as much as they did of her spilling her emotional guts. I don’t think they exercised best care towards her, taking into account her neurodivergence.

I’ve probably not helped at all here but if you wanted to ask any specific questions I’d be happy to help if I can. Pm me if you prefer. Also, if you suspect ADHD and not just autism you might want to consider a formal diagnosis as medication is life changing for many ADHDers.

I agree. And the state of him! How dare he leave all his crap behind!! Bet all those bits of wood were his, too

@SpidersAreShitheads thank you so much. I have never heard it described like this and definitely sounds familiar.

Rob needs his own thread. I love Rob. He's lush.

Maybe I got it wrong about mum's room? 🤔 I'll rewatch.

This is such a good description and sounds like me. Dd recently diagnosed adhd and I’m on the wait list for both.

Still wondering why they never showed the kitchen???

I reckon the budget couldn't quite stretch to the kitchen as well as the garage/dance studio. I'm wondering if there is a limit on the number of rooms they can do over, so the families have to choose and prioritise which ones they prefer?

The kitchen didn’t look too terrible to be fair.

Did they even show the kitchen at any point throughout the show? I don't remember seeing it all!

The kitchen was probably fine because it didn’t contain any of the ex husband’s crap!

The kitchen just needed a tidy I think,nothing major,still would've been nice to see it all.

I think in earlier series they definitely showed all of the rooms of the house (remember robs bath panel storage) but lately only show a select few rooms. To be honest, I feel this is a shame as the concept is to sort your life out which is a new way of thinking/ living rather than a makeover show. I'd much prefer more organisation / systemizing tips than decoration / upcycling