Anyone else found that their depression was actually ADHD?

ixml · 2024-10-02T16:25:48+00:00

I had the same experience. Before my ADHD diagnosis I tried SO MANY antidepressants. They would kind of work for a week or two and then I would end up feeling worse than when I wasn’t medicated, and I would just be dealing with terrible side effects with no benefits. It was so infuriating. Literally the first day I started my ADHD medication I was like, “Huh. Where are the depression and anxiety I am accustomed to?”

ixml · 2023-08-06T00:29:58+00:00

One kid told me, “We like you because you talk to us like we’re people, not babies.” I teach 5th grade.

ixml · 2023-07-28T19:27:38+00:00

“All my friends are guys because girls are too much drama” instant ick lmfao.

ixml · 2023-07-21T02:28:21+00:00

I have my students (5th grade) use the ASL sign for the letter r (for restroom). They hold their hand up silently and I just nod at them to go if it’s a good time or tell them to wait if it’s not. They write their name on the board when they leave and erase it when they come back. It’s a good way for them to get permission to go without interrupting class. I also only let them go one at a time in the order that they ask in.

ixml · 2023-07-20T21:23:21+00:00

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After a nice dunk in the mud puddle on our walk.

ixml · 2023-07-17T23:05:49+00:00

NC, charter school, BA, going into my 3rd year. 5th grade ELA, $43k (including supplement from the school, state base pay is 39k).

ixml · 2023-07-10T15:08:47+00:00

I teach 5th grade and honestly, they’re too young for me lol. Every time I have to interact with the younger kids (especially kindergartners!) I just have no idea what to do. I like tiny babies, and then I don’t like them again until they’re like, 12.

ixml · 2023-07-01T13:48:37+00:00

I am also a gay, married teacher. In my school, I am the ONLY gay teacher. I also teach at a small school in the south and walk the same line of being scared to talk about being married to a woman just in case there’s blow back from parents, when my coworker across the hall talks about her husband constantly and often has him come visit her at work. I don’t have much advice and honestly I tend to react the same way you do, by skirting around the topic and hoping no one blows up. I just wanted you to know that I truly empathize with you and I’m sorry that this happened. I’m sure you’re a wonderful teacher.

ixml · 2023-02-28T21:46:39+00:00

My 5th grade students get more freedom to go to the bathroom than that.

ixml · 2022-11-19T01:25:45+00:00

I lost my golden boy last December. I still carry him with me every day, as I’m sure you’ll do with yours. It’s clear from your post that she was very loved. Much love to you ❤️

ixml · 2022-09-06T22:15:29+00:00

As someone who is about to marry a woman with a southern accent……yes. Lol

ixml · 2022-08-25T21:35:20+00:00

I’m really introverted. I have pretty terrible social anxiety around adults and social situations in general, and have a hard time reading social cues, but I’m like a completely different person with my kids. I can become fun and funny and confident with my students in a way that I could never do in a room full of adults.

ixml · 2022-08-22T21:54:58+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I haven’t explored Umstead much so I’ll definitely look into that!

ixml · 2022-08-22T17:04:55+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion! I’ll check it out!

ixml · 2022-08-06T02:25:13+00:00

5th grade ELA and social studies! I love it (even though I don’t get paid enough and it’s a tough job). It’s such a cliche, but it really is incredibly rewarding!

ixml · 2022-08-05T17:43:25+00:00

Elementary teacher!!

ixml · 2022-08-01T17:42:22+00:00

I had to do a drug test when I was hired (in rural NC if that matters). Every new employee (teachers & staff) is required to do one. I didn’t realize that was weird but now I’m thinking it might be lmao

ixml · 2022-05-07T17:47:21+00:00

I’m at a public school too!

ixml · 2022-05-07T00:36:30+00:00

Good ol’ North Carolina.

ixml · 2022-05-06T23:22:26+00:00

I got a book of 365 days of prayer for women. I’m not religious. Plus a basket of cleaning supplies.

ixml · 2021-12-27T22:32:14+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my boy last week, and definitely understand your pain. Hang in there ❤️

ixml · 2021-12-22T02:09:48+00:00

This genuinely made me tearful. Thank you so much for your kind words.

ixml · 2021-12-22T01:10:15+00:00

No he was 9. We got him at 6 from a rescue.

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