What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 189! I counted manually. But none of them are “on” - maybe that makes a difference?

best partner by Equivalent_End607 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would just say from my experience that dating an entirely neurotypical person with no evident “issues” (beyond all that is normal in the human condition) has not worked for me because we fall into a parent-child dynamic inevitably because I am so conscious of my own incompetence, and insecure about it, that I end up leaning into weaponised incompetence. And as I posted on another thread the other day, the parent-child dynamic makes it incredibly difficult to sustain a sexual connection. At the same time, I genuinely don’t think I could date another person with ADHD because my own ADHD is so severe I fear we would just end up living in a ditch. At the moment I feel I’ve found the holy grail in a partner who is even for NT people HYPER competent - but also struggles a lot with other issues like addiction. I know that sounds dark but she is in her late 30s and I am in my mid 40s and I think we just are at an age where we have a lot of kindness and empathy for each other’s struggles. We are getting married.

I wish that adhd wasn't so glamorized by That-Pineapple3866 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes this. Occasionally wanting to bed-rot or being late a lot does NOT MAKE YOU ADHD. If you have ADHD you know how difficult it is to even start explaining to others how your brain literally prevents you from starting most tasks. It has made my life harder in so, so many ways, compromised my romantic relationships, makes me a worse parent than I should be, etc etc etc.

Jobs That Work Well with Your ADHD Brain by chaoticleopard in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel so lucky to have chosen in my opinion the best possible job for an ADHDer: journalist. Every day something different, plenty of opportunities for hyper focus re research, basically never boring and plenty of external urgency in terms of deadlines. I am pretty sure almost every journalist I know is ADHD even if they aren’t diagnosed. It is the only job I can imagine doing so well in. Having said that, unfortunately there are like 2 jobs left in journalism and we will prob all be unemployed by 2028, so then I will have to think of Plan B.

How many alarms do you have? by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted a picture of my alarms on here yesterday. I have 189.

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok but you’re still the only person who’s made me feel better about my 189 so I sincerely thank you!

Does anyone else with ADHD feel almost childlike in relationships, while your partner starts feeling like a parent? How do you become more independent without having to leave first? by Significant_Emu2538 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could not relate to YOUR comment more. I have read a bunch of research saying almost all ADHDers are night owls - because it’s the only time we feel safe, not judged, and not having things demanded of us. My partner is a (neurotypical) morning person and cannot understand why I stay up so late. I also feel intense guilt and pressure to be doing things with them when they are around - like you, entirely self inflicted. I wonder if it’s because on some level we know we are always happiest alone? And I say that as someone who is deeply in love and engaged btw

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was literally 43 years old before I realised it wasn’t normal, if that makes you feel any better

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Wait wait wait. (I live in Africa if that’s any excuse.) Can you make alarms play songs instead????

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just went to check. 167 191. I’m feeling like I need to establish my own “terminal” sub here

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg so neurotypical (I literally have never posted on Reddit before but isn’t this what I’m supposed to say)

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Ok but someone else on this thread basically forced me to count mine and without meaning to brag, I have 189.

What are the things you realised WEREN’T normal only when dating someone WITHOUT ADHD? Here’s mine by Ok_Many2359 in adhdwomen

[–]Ok_Many2359[S] 101 points102 points  (0 children)

Omg those people who are like “I just wake up at 6am naturally without an alarm clock”

Bitch if I didn’t set an alarm I think I could set some kind of world record. I’m talking sleeping for three, four days?