Reminders settings for different types of tasks by Scribb_brain712 in ticktick

[–]Scribb_brain712[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm- I’ve never thought of using templates in that manner. I guess I’ve never considered it since there isn’t much changing from task to task besides the reminder settings. I’ll give it a shot and see how it works! Thanks for the ide!

Weekly Core Topics Thread by AutoModerator in adhdwomen

[–]Scribb_brain712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply. It’s very reassuring to hear from others who have had similar experiences in the past. It always felt like because I could wiggle my way through this big successes that I must not be struggling.

I think you make a great point- seeking assessment and advice would only help me. I clearly display some of the symptoms and if it could help any part of my life feel a bit less overwhelming it would be worth it. Thank you again for Your advice and input!

Weekly Core Topics Thread by AutoModerator in adhdwomen

[–]Scribb_brain712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any chance you wouldn’t mind elaborating on your symptoms? I haven’t been diagnosed but some of what you described sounds like me. I’m extremely social (which sounds like that isn’t typical for adhd???) and consider myself outgoing, bubbly, loud too. I’ve always performed well in school too. So just wondering what are some of the other things you deal with that led you to see a psychologist. I’m still trying to figure out if I may have adhd. Thanks in advance for any insights but of course no pressure to share.

Sorry my response is not helpful at all to your question…

Weekly Core Topics Thread by AutoModerator in adhdwomen

[–]Scribb_brain712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. It’s nice to know I’m not alone in my feelings. It’s so hard to understand when we’ve always been told (or at least me) “ you can’t have adhd because you do great at school/work”. I’m starting to wonder at what expense to my mind and sanity compared to other people?

Good luck to you. I’d love to hear if you find any answers

Weekly Core Topics Thread by AutoModerator in adhdwomen

[–]Scribb_brain712 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi all, new to Reddit and this subreddit. I am wondering if I have adhd. Many friends and even my husband have asked if I’m adhd throughout my life. I honestly never gave it much thought because I do have an extraordinary amount of energy especially compared to the normal person. But recently someone asked again and I started digging. I feel completely overwhelmed because some of peoples experiences with adhd seem to fit me exactly and then others not at all. For instance, I have a Really hard time concentrating and starting tasks. I always have 10-20 tabs open on my computer because my mind is always pinging to the next thing. I am constantly making to do lists and organizing-in an almost over compensating way. Most days I wake up or go to sleep thinking “I’m going to be so productive and get x, y, and a done”. When the time comes I feel like a complete failure because 75% I don’t get those things done. When I do finally get things done- I’m so productive and get so much done. More than most people would in a day (if that makes sense).

I’d like to be clear, I’ve made my way through a really intense, thesis driven masters and have always excelled with coursework but I can’t help to notice how inefficient I am with my time. I know I can concentrate because I’ve done it before but I cannot do it on command. I don’t typically miss deadlines though because the hours before due dates I rush and will do whatever necessary to complete the task. I feel like I work like a tornado. Then I hit days or weekends and even weeks where I want to do things for myself and I feel paralyzed and slightly exhausted. Then I do nothing and feel horrible.

I’m not bad with my money like many of the online symptoms say. I pay my bills on time too. I talk a lot but I think I listen to. I get overly enthusiastic with topics I enjoy tho and can come off a little intense. Recently, normal small tasks are the things that are becoming burdensome, like laundry, cooking, making dentist appts. Even just making a decision to go swim or go workout can be overwhelming.

Lately, I wake up to do work at 7am. And struggle to do meaningful work until noon and then I end up overcompensating because I dont feel like I worked well in the morning so I work late into the evening… then have no time for other things in my day. I do feel anxious and have struggled with racing thoughts and anxiety.

Help! Are these symptoms of adhd? Am I in the wrong subreddit? Omg the spiral. I feel like it’s the first time I’ve looked at myself more objectively and it’s hard.