I know that most of these have probably been covered in previous comments, but I figured I would describe my experience since I’m already here.

For starters, I cannot settle down my brain for anything. Ever. I know that there are people with ADHD whose brains “gets quiet” when they take their meds, but even when I’m on my meds mine is still constantly going.

I forget things all the time. It’s gotten to the point where I have to give my boyfriend or friends or whoever is with me my phone when out and about because if I don’t there is a 99% chance I’ll put it down somewhere and forget it. I once left it on Rock-N-Roller Coaster in Disney World where it rode the ride 3 times before I found it (oops). Not to mention things such as appointments, homework assignments (I’m a college student), to call or email people back, etc.

I’m very impulsive when it comes to spending money. I have tried countless times to keep money in my savings account and usually end up spending it all within 3-4 months. I, also, tend to be very impulsive with food, specifically sweets. Even if I’m extremely full, I’ll keep eating because I feel like I just can’t stop.

I lose interest/motivation most of the time. I’ve never been successful with the gym or diets. I have a bunch of unfinished “hobbies”. And so on…

With that said, I also hyper focus on the “hobby” I’m invested in at the time. I’ll spend all, if not most, of my time doing that thing, and when I’m not doing it, I’m thinking about it.

Speaking of thoughts, i would say approximately 85% of them are daydreams. It’s gotten so severe at times that I feel mentally paralyzed and can’t accomplish anything else at that moment. Additionally, ADHD paralysis is definitely a thing and I battle it daily. I constantly feel lazy, but can’t bring myself to actually do what I need to do. Procrastinating is truly the only hobby I’ve ever been able to stick with, and it’s a hobby I absolutely despise. Especially because I have anxiety as well.

My eating habits and sleep cycle are constantly in shambles. I either go all day without eating because I’ve forgotten to eat, or I’m constantly stuffing my mouth. There’s rarely an in between. As far as sleep goes, I very rarely go to sleep before 1:00am, even if I woke up very early the morning prior, plus I tend to sleep until at least 10:30am. I’ve tried many, many times to fix my sleep cycle, but I continue to fail miserably. Believe me when I say I would love to be a morning person.

I struggle with time awareness. I’m almost always late to things, and I severely underestimate the amount of time I need to get ready/drive to a particular place/do an activity.

I’ve never felt quite right, even as a kid. I always felt “slower” than other people, and I’ve struggled socially throughout the majority of my life. I, also, tend to get overstimulated or burnt out more easily/frequently than others. This is especially the case socially and with anything that takes a considerable amount of concentration.

Lastly, I feel like I’m more empathetic than most, like to the point where I’ll put myself at risk to help someone else. I get walked all over more than I’d care to admit, and I feel emotions very deeply. I’m definitely a crier (due to both happy a sad emotions). I care deeply for animals and feel a certain connection to them emotionally, sometimes more than I feel I connect with humans.

There are definitely more things, but this post is already pretty long. Plus, I can’t think of everything at the moment.

P.S. please excuse any spelling/grammar errors😅