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No doubting he will have hit laugh instead of like mate.
No doubting he will have hit laugh instead of like mate.
Interesting as there are times with me where the obsessive behaviours dip. It's probably worth being conscious of when times are good/bad and understanding why. Sometimes it's obvious, stress at work or worried about somethingThe psychologist I spoke to today explained that there is a spectrum of ADHD not just among people but individually. We can go through periods without any symptoms and then other periods where it affects us badly.
Hi, I was diagnosed at the start of this year, I'm now 53, so had spent 52 and a half years on this planet with it and not known. My eldest was diagnosed just before Christmas and when I looked into it, I had most of the traits. I'd never gave it a second thought. I like a lot of people thought it was for 10-year-old boys!I'm 35 and recently I've been diagnosed with adhd, and it explains a lot, especially during school, with work and in relationships. Does anyone else have it, and if so how did those around you take to it? It's kind of annoying I've gone this long without knowing.
There are apps for this. PomodoroJesus Christ Gibbos you are a carbon copy of me! I’ve only just realised I’ve got it about 6 months ago…. Self diagnosed. When I work I have to set a timer to concentrate for 30 mins… then I allow myself to google all of the random things I thought about in those 30 mins. Send me a DM be good to chat about it
Hard relate with this. When I do housework or cook something it's in a manic, chaotic order, jumping from one task to another, forgetting what I was doing, thinking of something else I need to do, jumping back to the first task, etc.The medication helps a lot. Pomodoro timers are useful. Personally, I would describe it more as attention overload, as in on lots of things at once, rather than a real deficit.
The other day, I was working out in the garage, weeding/watering the garden, tidying the inside of the car, pretty much at the same time. My wife is exasperated a lot of the time, sometimes it makes her laugh.
I think it can be hard on the folks you live with.
I must say I'm often like this but have never put it down to anything.When I do housework or cook something it's in a manic, chaotic order, jumping from one task to another, forgetting what I was doing, thinking of something else I need to do, jumping back to the first task, etc
Also found out late. school was torture, didn’t do well at all, despite being extremely bright as a kid. Categorised as naughty, lectured constantly about how I lacked self discipline and had to apply myself.Hard relate with this. When I do housework or cook something it's in a manic, chaotic order, jumping from one task to another, forgetting what I was doing, thinking of something else I need to do, jumping back to the first task, etc.
Will check out this Pomodoro thing.
Oh man, all so relatable. I had a meltdown last night after some stuff I ordered from Amazon didn't arrive. I took it personally, as I do with a lot of stuff. Ended up self-medicating with a large scotch or two, which is the kind of behaviour I really need to knock on the head (the psychologist said so). Will definitely look up that book.Also found out late. school was torture, didn’t do well at all, despite being extremely bright as a kid. Categorised as naughty, lectured constantly about how I lacked self discipline and had to apply myself.
Sky plus has been a godsend while watching TV, allows me to pause and go about other things.
No patience whatsoever, get really annoyed in queues, traffic, any form of waiting for anything.
Amazon prime, I hammer it, sometimes paying over the odds for things because I can’t wait.
Lack of dopamine in system means I’m constantly seeking pleasure, at one point I’d get it wherever I could, drugs, sex, skipping boring stuff to always do what I felt like.
Can never sit still, can’t sit with the missus for long, despite loving her company.
My long suffering wife has been my saviour, so kind and patient, she’s the only person who really gets me.
Have a dual diagnosis, also suffer with Bipolar, had weeks on end in true despair, followed by ridiculous highs, real excitement for no reason whatsoever, in one of these episodes, I found god, lost him since but actually believed I was a new messiah and gods messenger, didn’t tell anyone, well almost nobody.
Understanding what’s happening has been helpful, also torturous, you feel such frustration, real regret and sadness at what things could have been, what you could have achieved.
Now take medication, Lamotrigine and Methylphenidate, what people understand to be Ritalin, that’s just a brand name.
Was initially prescribed anti depressants when I asked for help, they turned me inside out, one of the brands, I swear I could’ve killed somebody, there was a road rage incident when I told a bloke if I had to get out of my car I was going to kill him, I meant it.
You need to be kind to yourself, there are books that help you understand what ADHD is, one is called The silent struggle, it’s a good read, the sort of thing you can pick up and put down, a good thing if you catch my drift.
Sorry for rambling, it’s a thing I tend to do.
For me I can now use it to my benefit for work, before it was a hindrance without knowing it was a hindrance, now I can use it to my advantage and use it as a strength istead of a weakness. It also explains alot about my behavior with friends and family, relationships and gives me comfort that I wasn't just lazy, forgetful, not interested, or didn't apply myself.What is the process after you've been diagnosed? I appreciate in a lot of cases it gives people an explanation about certain personality traits, but its not like it can be 'cured' can it?
There is a huge rise in adult diagnoses. Apparently 7% of the world has it, but its rising. At what point does something stop being a 'disorder'?
love the 25 years lost comment haha.Could lose my keys 4 times before leaving the house. Lose my train of thought when talking to someone and walk away.
When I get interested in something it becomes an obsession, can’t tear Myself away from it, no matter what’s happening.
Short term memory is shocking, will look down and realise the thing I had in my hand, paintbrush, pen, book, keys is no longer there
I’m 47 now, I reckon I’ve spent 25 of those years looking for things I’ve lost.
Anyone on her with ADHD have trouble with sleep issues, I get sleep paralysis a lot, sometimes I convince myself my house is haunted, sounds crazy, maybe it is??
I think it depends on the severity and type. I would have been going on meds but for my dodgy tikka (it goes poppadum, poppadum), but instead am getting referred for CBT to help me manage it. I will also get a letter to show HR/managers at work so they are aware of my issue.What is the process after you've been diagnosed? I appreciate in a lot of cases it gives people an explanation about certain personality traits or behaviours, but its not like it can be 'cured' can it?
There is a huge rise in adult diagnoses. Apparently 7% of the world has it, but its rising. At what point does something stop being a 'disorder'?
I dont want to go down medication route.I think it depends on the severity and type. I would have been going on meds but for my dodgy tikka (it goes poppadum, poppadum), but instead am getting referred for CBT to help me manage it. I will also get a letter to show HR/managers at work so they are aware of my issue.