ADHD memes

Gotta say I really appreciate you getting distracted by something more interesting halfway through

I'm still in awe of the sheer naivety of the profession deciding that including hyperactive in the title would lead to increased understanding and inclusion.

Same, 31 now and I think I have a mild version of the inattentive type. My wife opened my mind to it, I won't go for a diagnosis but having resources to help me improve and deal better with it are great.

"a pleasure to have in class, but needs to apply herself"

All the time. My thoughts also run way faster than I can speak, so I very often speak too fast and mumble, which makes it hard for people to understand me.

Now combine that with impatient people who don't give other people enough time to process information or enough time to properly explain something.

That's my whole family dynamic right there. Pure anxiety fuel :D

That definition always bothered me a lot... The hyperactivity is always there, but it's either internalised, externalised and sometimes it's both. It's the intensity of it that can vary a lot from person to person.

The blank stare isn’t really indicative of daydreaming or thinking about a problem.

Nope - just nothing at all going on in there for a blissfully quiet few minutes.

It definitely looks like RBF though. People always used to think I was mad!

..worth noting, 40-70% of patients with autism experience significant symptoms of adhd. source*

*am unfamiliar w/ this institution or their services, but the info seemed good >.<

It’s very challenging. It mostly comes down to which symptoms in the constellation are having the largest negative impact to the life of the person, as well as how they respond to different treatments. You really need the help of a doctor to navigate the whole situation.

Yeah almost 40, was diagnosed not even two years ago.

I had been taking Ritalin to start with, which is great for bringing me out, makes me more talkative actually able to pay attention to your usual boring chit-chat with people.

I've since migrated to dexamfetamine & vyvanse (pro drug / long acting dexamf') which for me is less of the talkative / social and more of being able to focus, time manage & notice when I'm spending too much time on one task.

For me, the biggest changes have been being able to start & finish anything. I've really delved into Linux / home labbing' and have a modest setup, and a decent understanding of Linux / NixOS.

My relationship has improved, I'm now much more attentive around the house, and even proactive with chores / tasks.

Biggest downside has been issues with sleep being on Vyvanse, I'm trialing Guanfacine or Intuniv (brand name) for those issues. Off label it helps with impulsiveness however adjusting to the groggy mornings hasn't been fun.

I'm very happy my wife pushed me to see a Dr about a diagnosis, I'd just thought that I was lazy or a bit of a dropkick when it came to life admin / general chores.

Got diagnosed near the end of last year, well into adulthood. I have inattentive type (what was once called ADD). I'm on non-stimulany meds for it, which helps. But the thing about ADHD is that it's mainly genetic and has to do with the structure of your brain. Its a holdover from when we were living on plains and spent most of our days eating berries and avoiding predators. There's no real symptom relief, only management.

That said, the tools you learn for management while in therapy for it are amazing. And once you understand how your brain works, you gain a deeper and better understanding of how and why you do things. I know that seems like a "duh", but in practice its a lot more profound and empowering than you think its going to be.

But ADHD has a lot of overlap with other things, so don't be too sure until you see a professional. I wasn't looking for an ADHD diagnosis when I got one - I thought I had depression. And I was miserable. Like, considering some unthinkable stuff. My diagnosis and treatment basically 180'd me completely. Find a good doctor, then listen to them

Just got diagnosed last week, and I am well into adulthood.

It's a bit early yet. I am on starter meds and have a follow up appointment in a few weeks. Already though I have noticed impulse control is much better. It's like I have a time machine that's given me a few extra moments to respond to stimuli. Anxiety levels are also way down, and I don't feel the frazzled need to jump to the next thing, trying to get a dopamine fix.

Trying now to pursue a 3 prong style of treatment: medication, forming new habits, and mindfulness/observation. I am doing mood journaling to try to capture my experience.