#ADHD Symptom

[cringelordofchaos]

Common ADHD traits/experiences I've heard of !!

(I was gonna make a post about why I might be neurodivergent but I figured it'd be going a bit too personal. Also this is just easier)

(ADHD is much more nuanced and complex than I may make it appear in this post. A lot of ADHD people don't have a lot of these traits or have traits not mentioned here. For example there are three types of ADHD (inattentive, hyperactive and combined) and most inattentive adhders are not going to be hyperactive lol)

Warning: badly worded (I'm stupid that's my excuse). also I'll go on personal rants as to how some of these may apply to me (whilst I can reasonate with each point listed here I won't go on a rat on all of these)

Physical hyperactivity (inability to sit/stand still (I used to think this meant that people with ADHD were incapable of. Sitting down (while constantly fidgeting or not) for one whole class)(I was an idiot)(I still am)). (Just overall constant , movement (I might have it idk I'm ALWAYS

Excessive talking

Stimming, fidgeting, general and overall repetitive movements (such as flapping hands, pacing, clasping hands together, etc)

Low attention span regarding things that don't garner much interest to you

More likely to be autistic, have anxiety or depression (or generally have other diagnostic conditions)

Ability to Hyperfocus on specific things, at times out of their control

More likely to have a lower Performance in school that most people

Proneness to addiction

Rejection sensitive dysphoria/RSD (really sensitive and afraid to rejection or criticism or disapproval or stuff like that. I'm questioning if I have it and I'm pretty sure I do bc i would have a whole breakdown bc i accidentally had a bad unintentional thought about this cool person I didn't want to hate me)(it's complicated)

Emotional disregulation (easily irritable, excited, stressed, stronger emotions, more likely to lash out, etc)(people with this are usually described to be much more emotional)

restless leg syndrome (except it's permanent lol)

Lower memory spans regarding most things

Forgetting to fulfill basic needs (such as eating, drinking, showering, etc)

Women/AFAB people are more likely to be diagnosed with inattentive ADHD (this of course does not rucking mean afab people can't b hyperactive my god)

Mental hyperactivity (racing/constant/overlapping/repetitive thoughts or stuff like that)

Impulsivity (doing stuff without thinking them fully though or not knowing why)

Sensory issues (sensitivity to sensory output such as noise, brightness, etc)

Easily bored/underwhelmed/understimulated - more likely to want to seek constant dopamine (due to l

Easily overwhelmed (whether itd be due to aforementioned sensory issues, emotional disregulation, rsd or stuff like that)

More likely to be perceived as "childish" (from what I've heard obviously this and many other things listed here don't apply to everyone)

Executive dysfunction (can't do shit at all)(ok it's more complicated than that just Google it up or something)

Having Hyperfixations (things you're DEEPLY invested in for a period of time, it can be a few days, weeks, months, sometimes more than a year, depends rly)(I'm still questioning if I'm neurodivergent but like I'm pretty sure I was in a DEEP hyperfixation mode when it came to sonic for like. A YEAR. like I literally it was literally the only thing on my brain the only thing in my life. and I would get realllytyy excited about learning obscure information about it or infodumping and I would flap my hands bc of how excited and passionate I was Abt it)(man I miss the times when I was so passionate about stuff I liked it was so fun :(( )

Higher/lower levels of empathy (I've seen this moreso been brought up with discussions regarding autism but I've also seen it brought up with ADHD itself too)

Lower levels of dopamine

Impatience

More likely to be a maladaptive daydreamer

Its cause is usually heavily genetic (meaning if your family or a family member has ADHD, you are more likely to have ADHD yourself)

More likely to have insomniac/have general problems with sleep (I'm questioning ADHD. I'm writing this like... Five hours before I'm supposed to wake up for school. Great.)

There is also a higher relevance between ADHD and PTSD

If I missed something important let me know!! Also if you don't know some of he

This post is not meant to be used as a substitute for self nor professional diagnosis, though if you feel like you might have ADHD because of this post I recommend further research and conversations with trusted advisors such as parental figures or therapists/doctors (not me not listening to my own advice)(<- that was me regarding my latter advice)(I'm too scared to tell my parents about it man)(idk why)

Things to note:

ADHD is not just about little elementary school hyperactive white boys !!

There's a lot of things I mightve missed

Not everyone with ADHD has all these traits (obviously)

Some of these traits may be common due to the commonness of ADHD + autism overlap (idk though)

Apparently it's one of the most diagnosed forms of neurodivergence in kids (about 7-10% of kids in the USA are diagnosed with ADHD)(APPARENTLY idk)

There's more but I'm tired right now byeeee

[angelasscribbles]

Neurodivergent Things

[camenbehavioralservices]

ADHD can significantly shape the trajectory of a teenager’s life, affecting everything from academic performance to personal relationships. Specialized support, such as ABA services in Kissimmee, FL, plays a crucial role in managing symptoms.

[schizopositivity]

People with autism or ADHD: I have this symptom

Me, a schizophrenic: oh me too!

People with autism or ADHD: I have this symptom

Me, a schizophrenic: haha yeah I got that too

People with autism or ADHD: I have this symptom

Me, a schizophrenic: yeah I deal with that daily

People with autism or ADHD: have you been checked for autism/ADHD? It really seems like you have it

Me, a schizophrenic: you know those are all possible symptoms of schizophrenia too right? You know that we have more than just psychosis right? And we can experience almost every symptom of autism and ADHD combined right? You know that we are more alike than we are different, right? Right?

[floral-atom-collective]

Having fluctuating symptoms is valid

Not understanding your symptoms is valid

Feeling like your symptoms have gotten worse is valid

Having your symptoms get worse is valid

Feeling like your faking your symptoms is valid and happens to so many people all the time

Symptoms are not a fixed feeling. They can get worse and they can get better both experiences are valid.

[adhd-worlds]

Waiting mode is the most uncomfortable thing ever. I can't do anything, I can't relax, I can't play video games or anything until the thing I'm waiting for actually happens

[ciderjacks]

Going to the bathroom when you have skin picking disorder is kinda like an adventure. Will I go pee or will I enter a fugue state and rip all my skin off bc I felt a small blackhead on my shoulder. The possibilities are endless.

[positivelyadhd]

here is your reminder that all trauma is valid.

trauma is to do with how our brains process (or don't process) memories and experiences and that if something is traumatic for you then that is trauma.

it doesn't matter if you or someone else thinks it should be significant or not or if someone else went through the same thing and wasn't impacted by it. what matters is if it's significant to you and how it impacted you.

a huge part of recovering from trauma is allowing yourself to accept that you had it in the first place.

[pikhachu]

girls when their issues get dismissed as anxiety for the millionth time

[fire-on-fuel]

actually on the topic of battle stims I know theyre a minor detail but there's no way that whole deal doesn't add an extra tortuous tick to the horrors of war tally chart. Coming down with only canteen water and those fuck ass rations as landing gear is already rough and then you add in not being able to risk sleeping/rest, post-combat stress crash, ignoring health risks to redose cause carrying on is non negotiable, etc. and if you make it through the reward is tweaking it out of your system in a freezing laat/i. even if they're the smoothest long acting designer pills there's something uniquely nightmarish about the fact it's in your body playing with the basic functions- there's no way to real-time compartmentalize how it feels to breathe and how your blood moves. Idk. Me personally I'd be deepthroating my DC in about 5 seconds

[chronicsymptomsyndrome]

If you’re seeking an autism diagnosis I need you to understand a few things pleeaase hear me out

Not meeting the actual criteria is the only valid reason for them to deem you allistic!!!

just so we’re clear, the actual criteria says nothing about avoiding eye contact, flat affect, flapping hands, or anything along the lines of outwardly seeming “autistic enough” (because it is a neurological condition, in your brain, which is not visible. there is no such thing as looking or seeming autistic because autism doesn’t look or seem any one way, it is extremely different for everyone)

If they cite any of these commonly cited reasons (or anything other than the actual criteria)…RUN. Do not take them seriously. Consult a less ignorant clinician. Seek help elsewhere

If you are actually worried about not seeming autistic enough, say something like “I’m high masking and am not able to unmask on command, will the assessment account for this?” when you meet your assessor

If you know you are uncomfortable with confrontation or unable to hold your ground in that kind of situation, look into getting a patient advocate.

Allistic people do not spend time and energy obsessing over whether or or not they’re autistic. They just don’t. So if you really truly think you are and you want a clinical diagnosis, do not give up. Do not take no for an answer. You know yourself better than anyone.

[jasperthejester]

me: finally accepting theres a good chance im autistic and starting to work up the courage to ask my parents to see if i could get a diagnoses but being scared to

my mom: do you ever think you have adhd? if you want to do a screening for add next time your at the doctors you can

me:

[angelellipsis-devilofdots]

since autism often involves strict planning and routine whereas adhd often cannot function under such plans and routines, do audhd people have two wolves inside them who are constantly fighting like. "we NEED a plan" and "there will be NO PLAN or there will be NO MOTIVATION"

[homosexualslug]

there are a lot of reasons already to love Everything Everywhere All At Once but in the year 2024 it's still the only media I've seen deliberately portray inattentive-type adhd and how it affects women and even how it coincides with depression. when I was growing up, adhd characters were always stereotyped as just the hyperactive male, comedic relief kid characters who talked too fast. but inattentive-type looks much different (spacing out, forgetfulness, poor attention, carelessness) and it flies under the radar as a result. which is why so many don't get diagnosed until they are an adult.

though to be fair, that movie raises the bar by a lot already because I don't think I'll ever feel as seen as I am seeing a woman whose parallel lives are just "me if I ever stuck with one single hobby or special interest and saw it through" or who feels like she's in different universes entirely when she zones out.

[ruegarding]

compilation of every mention of adhd and/or dyslexia within hoo.

highlight key: yellow-adhd; blue-dyslexia; green-general statements; pink-frank (here is a link to a bonus w frank's dyspraxia coding).

the lost hero (5):

tlh bonus! leo's powers accentuating his emotional dysregulation (1):

the son of neptune (7):

son bonus! percy's adhd symptoms (auditory/sensory processing disorder) affecting how ppl perceive his intelligence (1):

mark of athena (4):

moa bonus! annabeth's hyperfocus affecting her and percy's relationship (1)

house of hades (1):

hoh bonus! annabeth's rejection sensitive dysphoria (rsd) (1):

blood of olympus (1):

total: 18 (+4 bonus)

[chaotpayaso]

I have like, their whole backstory in my head, draw is just hard my hands doesn't want to draw anything aaaa