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Sep 23, 2021 10:31 PM
SummerBunny101
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catsandcoke
I can be a half hour early or fifteen minutes late. There is no middle.
vikingninja
Being an ADHD individual, I get it ?
735824
Yeah . . .
sharievan
Me: What a lovely day, i feel really good! BPD: I HATE EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE, Me: now i feel bad, BPD: Oh i feel good today! Lovely Day!
TheEliteInvaderZim
My adhd: gotta clean the bathroom. But wait what's that one thing I forgot about? I wonder is the Roman empire had toilets. What's this song
GadenKerensky
Slap High-functioning Autism on top, and then things gets interesting. Or they don't. No in between.
SummerBunny101
So fucken interesting LOL, especially when your "high functioning" (low support needs) autism swings to "low functioning" (high support need
AmishNewsAnchor
Dear @op This hurt so good ….. thanx I hate it.
fireflymoon
ADHD: no sleep only Imgur.
WhatUpDog3000
last year: man I hate performance reviews, need to log my accomplishments next year. Next year: man I hate performance reviews, need to...
KirschPunkt
Either ADHD gets a lot less relatable quickly or I need to visit a doctor.
UndeadLahmacun
I am currently laying in bed, 28 minutes late for a lecture, that I could have been attending in time, if only I had gotten up.
nicholaswells
I feel that some of these people don't have ADHD but like to pretend they have it.
SummerBunny101
Fake claiming is a bit cruel
recliningpanda
This hurt. Also the reason I am habitually early to anything. Having the risk of possibly being late stresses me out way to much.
DangerMous
… I may have this… these are a little too relatable.
MegaIlluminati
My colleague has been on leave from work for a while now because of ADHD and this explains a lot.
SerenePrincess013
That time one... I had no idea my obsession with being early was a symptom. I thought it was a mild form of OCD.
ImJustHereToRepostPosts
I mentioned this to my therapist and at my official screening. Definitely a thing
SerenePrincess013
I've mentioned it multiple times, & no one has ever told me it was part of it. Nice to know, tho, so I can try to mitigate things.
Mimsey
tyrsfavoritesword
MOOOOOOOORE MUST HAVE MORE DOPAMINE.... so it's a problem I'm adapting to.
ThePretentiousGentleman
Me: Oh cool! A post on ADHD! ADHD: Too much to read! Post a comment without finishing!
graehall
Exactly what I did.
SummerBunny101
Adorable!
DarkQuartzQueen
These describe me in an extremely accurate manner that I am not OK with
MissUniversalSoldier
People never understand the way I do things. But they don't make sense to me either, okay?
SpareNickelEtsy
My brother's thing would always be "I have to work in 3 hours" even if I just asked to be driven to the store, which was a minute away
copingcabana
This is because ADHD is nature's insurance plan. 5% of us are always prepared for the apocalypse.
samoutse
I still have time to do this random thing that's on my mind before I *really* need to prepare for it though. It can wait a minute, right?
martineb72
Or you can't watch a movie at home, because you fast forward everything that seems slow then don't know what's going on.
MacGrimm
Ok seriously i thought i was the only one who does that
martineb72
Or you read 2 paragraphs of a book and got to do something else, but you don't what it is.
LW1981
Re: the chores, I start with one I don't mind doing, and usually get on a roll and get most/all things done. No point beating myself up.
ImJustHereToRepostPosts
I set a timer! "Must work for 20 mins then I can stop". Usually end up continuing but I also have a realistic expectation I can see
SummerBunny101
I do a "done" list rather than a "to do" list - get instant dopamine from crossing list items off
tyrsfavoritesword
... oh i like that idea... mmm dopamine
SummerBunny101
It also really makes me realise how much I've done - since I'm roaming the house doing *bits* of things constantly
LW1981
A CBT therapist would charge big bucks to tell you stuff like that. You're the people's hero, giving away a great idea for free!
SummerBunny101
WOOHOO
celtspartan
These memes help me kinda sorta understand my partner better. Thankya
cuttlesquirt
Check out How to ADHD on YouTube. Jessica is the best. My partner just left because of my symptoms, but it IS manageable but we usually -2
SummerBunny101
If your partner has ADHD, I'd suggest also reading up on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria because that's a BIG one in relationships with ADHD
WombatsRunAwaytoDig
Can confirm
ihazbraids
And executive dysfunction!!!
RocketKokket
Ohhh boy is it ever. Thank god my partner understands this one
ibuildspacerobots
Whoa. This is a thing?! This is definitely a thing.
EnTaroSheelal
Oh. There's a word for this... Thing.
SummerBunny101
Yeah there's a word and you're not alone if you feel this thing
ZeroInfection
Can confirm, I have this and it SUCKS. You know the reaction is unreasonable but the brain just goes "Nah, fuck you. SAD TIME."
SummerBunny101
I hate it hard-core
SuckAFuck
Real talk. How does one even begin to get diagnosed for this? Relatable memes only take me so far
SummerBunny101
Research the fuck out of it and see if you fit the criteria. Some people self-diagnose because the cost of actual diagnosis is too great
SummerBunny101
Compiling evidence to take to your Dr to ask for a specialist referral is a good starting place.
SummerBunny101
If you wanna go the formal/medicated route
TyrionOfHouseLannister
When I'm late, it's not because I'm procrastinating but because I'm wildly optimistic about my own time management skills and I need to(1/2)
MissPeabody
Poop
ScourgeOfAges
Big same
TyrionOfHouseLannister
do that bit more, every single time.. I'm late for work but sometimes I just forget to stop working, or decide I didn't do enough and (2/3)
TyrionOfHouseLannister
punish myself with more work.. optimistically assuming I won't be late to meet people etc, strikes me that lateness is common. (3/3)
TheEmeraldProphylactic
I once worked an extra 4 hours without realising. It didn’t convert into being forgiven for being 1 minute late from lunch break 200 times.
TyrionOfHouseLannister
I'm lucky that I work flexible hours / from home now... they know that I'm less late than I do extra/not bad at my job. Like a lot (1/2)
TyrionOfHouseLannister
of people with ADHD, I feel guilty that I'm not able to keep to timelines like normies.. so I go above and beyond to try and make up (2/2)
FirstClassTicketToHell
The wild optimism in regard to my own time management is something I struggle with too. Example: it's a 10 minute drive to work, and if I'm/
FirstClassTicketToHell
A minute or two late, it's fine. So I'll snooze until 3:48, and then think I can take the dog out and then crate her in 2-4 minutes. L O L.
EpilatorAlligatorBothReduceGrowth
Time management is actually a thing that is different for neurodivergent people, especially expectations. I’ve learned a lot about ADHD from
PlaidBastard
Are both of you...me? I caught myself thinking it'd be easy to change the stem on my bike before the 8:30 class I taught this morning.
Cactus21
I am in these memes and I do not like it.
TheGoudeAbides
Me too, but I’ll forget about those feelings entirely in like 15 mins so, meh.
Mossatron
I feel like I just got diagnosed with ADHD..
catsandcoke
I just tried to put it in my favorite red folder for ADHD memes. I don’t have one or turns out. I also didn’t make bibs.
catsandcoke
One. Not bibs. I’m not fixing it.
ChiliBeef
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glenngriffon
Having ADHD can be like having an annoying roommate... Like you lay down to go to bed. You get comfy, relaxed. Just about to sleep... >
glenngriffon
ADHD taps your shoulder: Hey, do you remember that boy you used to date that you told you'd love him forever and then you found out >
glenngriffon
you liked girls and confided in your friend and she used that to steal that guy from you? I wonder how they're doing now? Me: That was >
glenngriffon
>30 years ago. Why are you bringing this up now? | ADHD shrugs and makes an 'i dunno' grunt: Look 'em up. I bet they have facebook. >
glenngriffon
>Me: Can't we go to sleep? ADHD: The sky's awake so I'm awake! | Me: I hate you. I really really hate you...
AlmostHappy
Serious question tho: if I just nod along to all of these, should I get tested?
Rubblebubble
The biggest thing is if its disruptive to your life. EX: if your trouble starting a task gives you a breakdown/anxiety
Talori
I'm a psych who also has ADHD. Feel free to message if you have specific questions or want to chat it through more
DataBeardFace
Kind of the difference between some them happening sometimes and all of them multiple times every day. If you're not sure get tested
DataBeardFace
P. S. I had the best lunch nap today.
AlmostHappy
Lunch nap sounds awesome. Should’ve done that.
Beleg7
Do you think of yourself as lazy? If so absolutely look into it further. Also, how do you handle caffeine?
torcue
Caffeine. The nightmare miracle. It gets me moving in the morning, and keeps me going, but is an addiction that is an addition to meds!
AlmostHappy
No, yes, don’t know. It varies with the lazy. My parents and coworkers all say I’m not, but I never reach any goal and am sidetracked always
AlmostHappy
Caffeine: I steer away from it, but if I do take a cup, it sends me into hyperfocus for a few hours, then major head chaos for a few days
Beleg7
You noticed that, right? That you basically said "I don't know, but I feel like my life is defined by the major traits of ADHD."
AlmostHappy
I’m thinking I might firmly be in denial at this point.
Beleg7
Haha. Well, I never thought of myself as having ADHD before last year. Just remember, it doesn't change anything, just helps you understand.
SummerBunny101
The general statement is, everyone has some adhd traits but if you have adhd it impacts your life severely
AlmostHappy
I can’t for the life of me figure out how much impact it has. I’ve lived no other life.
Frogfox
If you feel like your struggling to maintain your basic daily life then seek help. Like if you can’t keep up, not only with things like work
Frogfox
work, school, or chores but also with fun things you actually want to do, that’s a good indicator to seek out a professional. Because in the
Frogfox
end, with anything mental health related it’s about the impact on your life. Your brain isn’t wrong no matter how it is. If the ‘differences
Goryofa
I love this response. I love it. I want to frame it and send it to the APA.
AlmostHappy
I could blame all my failing to finish projects, PhD’s and other things on. ADHD, bit until an fMRI is taken, I could be neurotypical anyway
Goryofa
The point is though that the DSM weighs the legitimacy of conditions against this interrupting of your personal or professional life. (1)
SummerBunny101
Do you use tiktok? I've been learning A LOT about ADHD and how it affects me on there. Like, so many things I didn't realize were ADHD
AlmostHappy
No, I don’t like their privacy policy. The more I learn, the more it feels like a self-fulfilling prophecy or something, though.
pumpkinpiepatch
That was me when i learned im infp now im not sure if i have adhd or not because i have all this so bad but adhd meds dont help
tyrsfavoritesword
There are non-stimulant options for treatment, and therapy to... live easier. If it messes with your live it's worth it to look into
oddoregano
Just go get tested. The worse thing they can tell you is no, or yes. Depends how you handle it after wards.
TheCuntCrusader
Personally I'd reccomend not learning from social media as misinformation is quite rampant especiall with ADHD. Some are fine like ¹
TheCuntCrusader
How to ADHD on youtube. She makes good videos explaining issues and gives some ways on how to deal with them. She herself has ADHD and ²
SummerBunny101
Unfortunately, a lot of the symptoms of ADHD aren't as widely known, and people who actually have ADHD are doing better now to educate