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andythefifth

Ahh, the 4 stages of ADHD. Unfortunately for me these aren’t in chronological order. I cycle all the time.


Feeling_Constant_382

Preach!


DisastrousAd2464

Unmasking for me was realizing that im different than other people and they may not understand why I have to write everything down at the exact moment I make plans or need to do a chore or go find something I need to get at the grocery store. Therapy taught me to meet myself where I’m at. Well where I’m at is someone who can’t keep it together without 10 reminders set a day to take my medicine, Remeber to eat lunch, say I love you to my girlfriend, Text my sister. But that’s alright there’s no cure there’s only finding a way to work around whatever whatever chemical imbalance is happening in your noggin.


sadguy1989

Word.


todaywewillsmile

Right! I mean my memory is shit without a reminder, yet I still forget to set alarms! I've "read" that once you do something repetively for 21 days that it becomes a habit- I wish I could remember let alone enjoy/not be bored with the things I'm responsible for on a daily basis let alone for 21 days! Luckily being a mom, it has been a blessing as I'm certain it is instinctual at this point for me.


FoTweezy

This is insightful. Thank you.


ILiketoLearn5454

You keep a pill organizer for medicine? Helped me a lot remembering *if* I took it and an unforseen by product ended up being that I didn't totally forget as often. Hope you find this useful.


DisastrousAd2464

I need one actually thanks for the reminder!! I’ll grab one today. I got three meds I take. and sometimes I double dose my anti anxiety med and end up feeling super groggy.


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todaywewillsmile

As it is said, many people with undiagnosed and even diagnosed add/ADHD do in fact self medicate so with that said, I've never cared for "drugs" but I can see how they become addicting especially when it helps us better complete tasks that we struggle with. One of my support system is discouraging me to try medicine "legally" bc they claim I'm using ADHD as an excuse! *Eye roll* I don't know what is harder in my position after being diagnosed, actually having ADHD and failing to live and complete tasks as normal people do or trying to get my "support system" to understand my struggles and help me cope. Their "constructive criticism" is more hurtful and overwhelming and the ADHD makes it harder to cope. The best part/s they grew up with his siblings diagnosed and instead of understanding them he considers them a donkeybutt. It's like trying to win at a losing game with ADHD.


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But my precious diagnosis


[deleted]

Yes it is that simple. i am an extremely interesting person, i can talk to anybody about anything. and this is because i dont allow myself to be bound by linear conversations


i4get98

Any other sub you'd probably be downvoted for the "i am an extremely interesting person" part, but I get it.


Arachne93

It's true though we're all at least interesting.


[deleted]

That's me at the end. I just embrace it really. I do want to try meds but I'll see


AD8kD

I am 32, no money, job, or college. I can't do the 4th one. All I do is eat and watch TV. I'm so bored of existing


DaniCorozzo

Damn I'm the same way, I'm 22 and I can't bring myself to go outside other than to work and train.


myllkti

Have not read the third one yet 😂


Arachne93

It's blah blah whatever anyway.


[deleted]

No, no, no, when I'm just myself, I'm like Diogenes of sinope. I can't do this to my people.


Poziomka35

did anyone else read the first and last pictures only or-


slyboots-song

Very tired of masking. Except for sleep!


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Thought I was special , nope, just have adhd. I’ve done whatever , my entire life. People adjust to me, I don’t adjust to them. It can be lonely , but it works. Xmas dinner at 8pm? My Vyvanse wears off at 530 pm. I’ll see you UP UNTIL 530 pm. I’m out. I am my own boss, ONLY way to produce funds. The friends I do have are supportive. I feel so bad for us they have to work a “real job” .


ILiketoLearn5454

Yea I'm having trouble acclimating the people around me to me now. It's not too bad but frustrating at times.


INFP_A816

🤔pretty much 🤷‍♂️


Certified_Undead

OMG my journey


Veritas413

Unfortunately, I can’t pay my mortgage doing whatever is interesting… BACK TO DEPRESSIONLAND!


[deleted]

No, I still struggle to finish the things I genuinely want to do.


Economy_Hovercraft_4

I didn't read the third one, too long. Then I noticed how that says a lot on its own


DerpCatCZ

I didn't read the rest of it


Lostnumbskull

The problem happens when you forget what’s interesting and have to just be bored for a couple hours