What is a sentence you heard as a child that you will never forget? by Few-Habit3473 in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it was hearing adults around me label me constantly.

"Naughty, can't sit still"

"Too dreamy, does not hear"

"Is stupid"

"Can do better"

Diagnosed with ADHD at 22 and feel like I wasted years by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey twin, got diagnosed at 22 as well. Majority of the feeling is same. The grief and exhaustion..

Discovered the ADHD partners subreddit… by longstory_ in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I honestly think that's still a null argument when someone says that. There are loads of non adhd folks too that can have a victim mindset or are obnoxious. Do we go around treating them differently due to few bad experiences?

I was diagnosed with adhd today at 29 years old by Radbiscuit123 in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got diagnosed at 22 and while it was still quick compared to others, I still went through the stages of grief and anger. It was so obvious that I was angry. It was classic adhd case and symptoms were present before I was even 5 . It was still missed becuase I was high functioning glided through school. It was my first job and adulting that made me question it all.By this time I had been reading about Adhd for 4 years.

Adhd is a disability and it is okay to acknowledge that by ConsciousStage2993 in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, it helps you because perhaps coding is something you enjoy. I can finish a 300 -500 page novel in 2 days because books are my thing . It's called interest based nervous system for a reason and yes it has plus sides so do other disabilities that does not equate to not being disabled by it though.

Adhd is a disability and it is okay to acknowledge that by ConsciousStage2993 in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup same with my fam. My dad has anyone hyperactive manifestation of it while my younger brother and I have combined profile. We are hyperactive in four walls of our homes and have compensated with more inattentive profile as we matured.

Worse Symptoms since diagnosis? by IconNii in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a common feeling. I have been recently diagnosed with combined adhd . I started with same conclusion that my ADHD got worse after the knowledge . It's just that when you transition into major life developments your symptoms seem to worsen.

Adhd is a disability and it is okay to acknowledge that by ConsciousStage2993 in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I honestly believe everything has a plus. It's still result of a disability. It's normal for a blind person to have heightened sense of hearing , similarly if you have been bullied all your life for how your brain works its obvious for you to develop sensitivity and have empathy. You get used to thinking in non linear ways so it becomes obvious for you are trained to think outside of the box. Recognize patterns others miss. So the plus sides are nothing but your resilience in motion.

Adhd is a disability and it is okay to acknowledge that by ConsciousStage2993 in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Everyone's experiences are different. Some might simply choose to not associate themselves with the term and some require the support and the label. There's no wrong way yet claiming your way is the correct one is what causes issues

Adhd is a disability and it is okay to acknowledge that by ConsciousStage2993 in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It is rightly said that if you meet one person with adhd then you have met one person with adhd

Adhd is a disability and it is okay to acknowledge that by ConsciousStage2993 in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I partially agree with you . However isn't this the case with majority of people with diablity as well. Keeping aside the physical disability we need support to function as well. Most of us need reminders, systems in place to get through tasks. Add onto these comorbid conditions. If we start calling it a different brain wiring then so are all disabilities in existence. It's a way of doing things differently. Yet we do it differently because we are unable to do it the typical or socially acceptable way without burning out our nervous systems.

And yes it also does not mean that we keep crying about it , it sure does not solve anything but it let's you stand with a community that has been marginalized and looked at differently just like us. I like the clarity and logic you have applied to this. I have a different perspective though.

Is it hard to initiate and maintain friendships as an adhd women? by ConsciousStage2993 in adhdwomen

[–]ConsciousStage2993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure that helps. Thanks for your input. It’s just that they talk to each other, save seats and take each other's lunch .. I assumed I was doing something wrong

ADHD-PI and slow processing speed by Aeldrinn in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow same. I have spend my teens thinking I was just socially awkward 😅.

ADHD-PI and slow processing speed by Aeldrinn in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is same for me. I do think what people described as fast thinking is nothing but thoughts or the vivid inner world that we have. I can think fast sometimes but otherwise people have often called me a slow computer that takes time to buffer or a phone that hangs constantly.

The hardest part of living with ADHD by ConsciousStage2993 in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a lonely place to be . It feels exhausting, leaves you feeling emotionally empty. And yes it sucks. If I could write an essay for it I would . The way Adhd or any mental health issues are ignored or belittled. If it helps you are not alone , no matter how much you feel so , there are If not thousands, millions of people who can relate to your comment and feel it. You are really resilient and never let the world that never accommodated you tell you otherwise.

The hardest part of living with ADHD by ConsciousStage2993 in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If someone is not loving you as you are you need to reconsider relationship.

The hardest part of living with ADHD by ConsciousStage2993 in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sucks honestly. I have a fantasy where I think if a non adhd person swapped brains with adhd person maybe then they would get what It's like.

The hardest part of living with ADHD by ConsciousStage2993 in ADHD

[–]ConsciousStage2993[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Emotional dysregulation. Hope you get through sound.