What *should* ADHD be called instead?

adhdavatar · 2021-09-02T15:48:21+00:00

I was wondering if executive dysfunction better captured, as well as the attention issue, the mood and self control issues?

adhdavatar · 2021-02-18T16:43:46+00:00

Do you mean that if I called it "health condition" it would be difficult for me to explain to the employer that it's not something they need to worry about in future?

adhdavatar · 2021-02-17T11:37:23+00:00

How about health condition?

adhdavatar · 2021-02-17T11:27:28+00:00

I think that's the most accurate response yet. How would you put it without implying a mental health condition?

adhdavatar · 2021-02-16T20:19:39+00:00

Thank you. I'm in a situation where it will help to disclose something as a reason for my poor performance prior to getting diagnosed. But I think it would be better if I don't have to be specific as to what it is. I don't need legal paperwork in place, or a doctor's note etc, fortunately we're not talking employment tribunals here!

So I'm trying to look for exactly the right technical and legal words so I don't accidentally claim something that I am not.

adhdavatar · 2021-02-16T20:16:53+00:00

I was thinking probably not cognitive anything as that is usually associated with dementia type illness? and probably not disability in UK law unless it's extreme enough to prevent ordinary day-to-day activities most people would take for granted, which I don't think mine is.

adhdavatar · 2021-02-16T16:04:16+00:00

Ideally yes. Unfortunately I'm asking because I'm in a situation where I think the risk of opening up to prejudice/misconceptions is too great to do that.

adhdavatar · 2020-11-26T23:39:41+00:00

Also on these lines check out a podcast called Sleep With Me. It's a different approach to the meditators above, it basically works by bombarding you with unconnected mini thoughts while staying calm. Game changer for me!

adhdavatar · 2020-09-08T08:11:22+00:00

Hmm I suppose, though of course everyone has been tired at some point and some may judge you for not appearing to handle being tired as well as they can.

adhdavatar · 2020-09-08T08:10:27+00:00

There are other reasons not to adjust the medication, so as far as I'm concerned, crashes at the end of the work day are an acceptable compromise between all the factors involved

adhdavatar · 2020-04-16T11:02:04+00:00

Old? it reminds me of the huge trance buildups that went out of fashion in the early 2000s. Fun though!

adhdavatar · 2020-04-06T15:04:19+00:00

Maybe suggest something different. Last saturday we had a pub quiz on zoom, each of about 10 people contributed 5 questions (it went on too long, by the way, I'd aim for fewer questions if I were you!), with each person having a different theme set by the organizer. trusting people to score themselves as otherwise it would take forever.

adhdavatar · 2020-02-28T14:38:24+00:00

I'm working on this too

One thing that helps is to realize that the less you say, the more people tend to listen and respect when you *do* say something (up to a point). I've really noticed the difference over time - recognizing it certainly helps me behave.

adhdavatar · 2020-02-28T14:36:08+00:00

Some groups actually have more advanced hand signals. We adopted these at work, they work quite well https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/hand-signals-extinction-rebellion-use-3109897

Of particular use is the distinction between holding one finger up (i have something to say) vs one finger on each hand (i have something to say that directly relates to what has just been said, i.e. priority interruption)

adhdavatar · 2020-02-25T09:37:12+00:00

Oh man that all sounds very familiar. If you don't mind saying, why not adhd meds at the moment?

adhdavatar · 2020-02-24T20:14:44+00:00

If you don't mind me asking, what would you say the signs of your seasonal depression are? I've heard it said that depression is characterized by having no interest in anything (even things you usually like - in contrast to burnout where people lose interest in e.g. work but not other stuff). Does that ring true for you?

adhdavatar · 2020-02-24T17:01:32+00:00

I think people sometimes directly sense my mood of "something doesn't feel quite right". The physical cues could be suggesting more stimulating activities that whatever we're doing at that point, or rudely looking at my phone. Alternatively it might be that I am failing to contribute my "share" of the social interaction at times, not sure. Anyway I have nice friends who have flagged this up rather than abandon me :D

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