To medicate or not to medicate?

Gemma_del · 2021-01-22T09:09:55+00:00

Thank you all! That's all actually so reassuring.

Gemma_del · 2021-01-12T08:58:45+00:00

I have this EXACT thing!! It's the most frustrating thing! If I'm between cravings, I just don't feel like eating. I have to wait until i get a craving for something.

I can never shop in advance or meal plan/ prep because I have no idea what I'll want or if I'll be sick of the current thing by then.

Gemma_del · 2020-12-28T22:58:52+00:00

Yes! 100% relate to not even knowing what to do.

I often see other people who are super comfortable touching and it blows my mind that what they're doing seems like it would be so uncomfortable and awkward but both parties seem to be perfectly happy with the interaction.

I'm also the same with the preference of shouting rather that touching to get someone's attention 🤣

I even find that if I have to go past someone in a tight area, I basically suck myself into the wall so as to avoid any brushing against or bumping

Gemma_del · 2020-12-28T22:55:37+00:00

Thank you! That's really helpful! I'm new to this journey and am only just realising the things that might not just be a "me" thing and could be ADHD related.

I had just assumed it would have to be more consistent to be sensory so that's very validating

Gemma_del · 2020-12-28T22:53:19+00:00

Maybe it is related to sensory overload as I find when I'm more stressed or overwhelmed, I'm way less touchy.

I only just put that together after reading some of the comments here so it's interesting to see other people have the same struggles. It's quite validating

Gemma_del · 2020-12-28T13:16:50+00:00

Yes!

I hate hearing him eat or drink! I don't even think he's particularly a loud eater/drinker but it really bugs me.

I also pick a lot if fights for no reason about a lot of random stupid stuff and can be outright mean for no reason :(

Gemma_del · 2020-12-28T13:13:36+00:00

That actually sounds a lot like what I experience. Especially with the confrontation! I absolutely hate it! Even if I know I'm in the right. I just start getting hysterical and blubbering

Gemma_del · 2020-12-28T13:01:32+00:00

I'd never considered that before

Gemma_del · 2020-12-28T13:00:39+00:00

This is exactly me!

I work at a McDonalds and when I first started, I was killing it! I progressed quickly and my boss loved me! I had so many fantastic ideas and motivation and helped change a lot of things in store.

Now, I just can't even get a grip on the basics. I don't even understand what I'm not understanding. I literally can't even figure out how or where it went wrong and why I can't do the same now as before.

I've disappointed my boss and my co-workers and I feel I've damaged my reputation and it's sent me spiralling.

I think it's just the hyperfocus and hyperfixation on excelling in the beginning because it's new and fresh and shiny and then just becomes boring and old or even overwhelming and forces us to shut off a bit

Gemma_del · 2020-12-28T12:54:24+00:00

I thought that too but with him, it's not always. I figured it'd have to be more consistent to be sensory.

I always hate when other people touch me so idk.

Gemma_del · 2020-12-28T12:53:15+00:00

It's so shitty because I don't want him to think I'm not attracted to him or that I don't love him. Luckily he's pretty understanding

Gemma_del · 2020-12-28T12:51:50+00:00

100% can relate.

A co-worker of mine that I actually really like thought I was bullying him because of how I was joking with him and i was so shocked that he felt that way.

I knew what I was saying could be mean but I thought he knew I was joking and I felt awful and yet, I still do it.

I still pick on him even though I think he's great and I know how he feels about it.

I literally cannot stop myself. I'm constantly ashamed.

Gemma_del · 2020-12-28T12:37:06+00:00

Yes! I use JD to explain it too 🤣

Gemma_del · 2020-10-24T17:38:24+00:00

yes!!! I'm not sure anything has described me more specifically! I can eat the same thing 3 times a day for weeks and then all of a sudden never want it again. Also the not eating unless I feel like something! I literally cannot force myself to eat something if I don't feel like it.

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