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a lot of adhd things are “normal” problems that people deal with, except that they are often dialed up to the point of affecting a person’s daily life negatively.
So much this. Like sure. Zoning out/disassociating is totally normal. When you spend 1/2 your day doing it and it’s manifested as paralysis it becomes A bit of a fucking issue.
It’s about frequency and how badly it affects your quality of life. I went almost 40 years just self-medicating with caffeine and having lots of coping mechanisms. But with the birth of my second child, it was too much and I couldn’t hold it together. That’s when I got a proper diagnosis and medication.
Not trying to be a naysayer or anything, but aren’t these all normal? Otherwise I’m a mega ADHD.
a lot of adhd things are “normal” problems that people deal with, except that they are often dialed up to the point of affecting a person’s daily life negatively.
So much this. Like sure. Zoning out/disassociating is totally normal. When you spend 1/2 your day doing it and it’s manifested as paralysis it becomes A bit of a fucking issue.
Theres a ton of nonsense online since being neurodivergent is cool now. Check out this legitimate self assessment:
https://add.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/adhd-questionnaire-ASRS111.pdf
If you can afford it, get a real test done in person!
Oh wow, didn’t realize it was cool now. Where do I collect on all this coolness?
It comes from within 🥰
alternatively you can post your tics on tiktok
It’s about frequency and how badly it affects your quality of life. I went almost 40 years just self-medicating with caffeine and having lots of coping mechanisms. But with the birth of my second child, it was too much and I couldn’t hold it together. That’s when I got a proper diagnosis and medication.