#adhd night owl syndrome

[tielt]

The constant presence

somewhere a murder is happening

a club is calling last call

a person is deciding to terminate a relationship

a flower opens in the retina of a new love

a child is born

the phone backs up to cloud

the os checks if it’s online

a solar flare hits the skies in Northern Alaska

a sluice gate shuts

a human reviews computation

a puzzle engages hyperfocus

the human reviews the synapse

microtubials form localized coherence

the nueral-synapse fires in a binary way

coherence again collapses to local non-binary coherence

the self again looks for itself

again finds nothing

billions of microtubials re-cohere in a single nueron

nuerons fire again

questions form to the human.

what centers attention?

would we want control of it if we could?

the human feels insignificantly aware

the sun rises

the blinds go up

a cat eats her breakfast

the human watches a sunrise

a sluice gate opens

a human synchronizes to global coherence

a internal voice bites their spirit

the phone synchronizes to the cloud

The OS is checks if it’s online

a human goes to bed

attention decoherence

[i-may-be-an-emu]

I wish that places were open at night. Like not just 24 hour fast food places and cinemas that are open late, actual restaurants, shops, schools and unis and mechanics and like ice cream shops and libraries and just everything. Everything is better at night like i want to be nocturnal and we should round up all the people who also love the night time and hate the day time and make a city of nocturnal people. Like wow that would be fun.

[thebibliosphere]

hi, i know you get a lot of health asks, but i've got one you might give better advice on than google if you have the time: i feel so tired all the time, even if i wanted to do most things, a lot of the time i spend all day lying on the couch. but i Know i could get up and at least do Something if i put my whole ass into it... so it feels like i'm just being lazy. do you have any idea if it's this hard for everyone or if i'm just not determined/motivated enough?

I'm going to tell you something I wish someone had told me a long time ago: There's no such thing as lazy.

Sometimes our brains and bodies need more rest than others, and sometimes that'll fluctuate. Sometimes we're dealing with stress which impacts our energy levels. Sometimes we're recovering from an illness, and it's taking a little longer than we'd like. Either way, when we feel like we are failing to do things, it is not because we are lazy. It's because there is something we either need, or there is something in the way, and we need help figuring out what it is.

What you are describing could be a couple of things. They range from health ailments that cause physical fatigue (anemia, sleep disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, other vitamin deficiencies, etc, etc.) to mental health conditions that impact executive dysfunction and dopamine uptake, which can make doing things very difficult -- even things you want to do!

If you haven't had a physical of late, it might not be a bad idea to get yourself checked out to make sure you're not suffering from any deficiencies. Even being a little low in B vitamins and vitamin D can severely impact mood and energy levels. Iron and folate too.

If you feel like you're not getting restful sleep, it might also be worthwhile getting a sleep study done if you can. If you are neurodivergent or suspect you might be, it's important to note that sleep delay disorders are common with things like ADHD and Autism, and feeling tired during the day is more normal for us because our sleep cycle doesn't always adhere to a 9-5 schedule.

I'm not fully awake until the afternoon/evening because that's when my brain lights up. Used to kill me when I had a regular 9-5 job. I used to fall asleep constantly at my desk, and still do if I try to make myself work first thing in the morning. I'm a night owl, and I embrace it because I can.

Executive dysfunction is not also exclusive to things like ADHD, and many people can suffer from it either from things like depression or prolonged stress and burnout. Therapy and medication(s) can help if that is the case.

So yes. It's plenty hard for a lot of us, and you're not lazy. You just haven't figured out what you need yet.

[wafflureal]

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hallo everynyan ! :3 my name is Noelle, pronouns she/her or they/them and I'm 16 years old, 17 next year. I'm going to be uploading my art on here, although do note that I indulge more content than I do create so bare with me on that. My flavorite hobbies are drawing and playing guitar. My main fandoms include:

Cookie Run: Kingdom

Friday Night Funkin

Lego Ninjago

Camp Camp

Scott Pilgrim

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared

Omori

Undertale and Deltarune

The Owl House

Amphibia

Smiling Friends

There isn't much else to mention so here are some facts ab me :3 !! --

I created Pure Vanilla Cookie's Wet Tingles after seeing it in a dream and no it isn't "𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂" at all (see more about it here)

My favorite overall cookie run character is Hydrangea Cookie, but my favorite kingdom cookie is Black Pearl Cookie (who would've guessed)

I am a satanist and practice witchcraft :3

I have Tourettes syndrome and my main tics are stuttering and twitching my neck, I'm also autistic and have ADHD

Favorite music albums are:

Metallica's Black Album

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum

Hawaii: Part II

Weezer's Blue Ablum

please check out my pronoun page here so you know what to and what not to call me

*also please do not insult or send me slander of any of my favorite characters i will immediately get very upset at you

DNI:

- LGBTQphobes

- ableists

- anyone > 21

- anyone < 14

- nazis

- pro-/comshippers

PLEASE INTERACT !:

- any of the aforementioned fandoms

- Wet Tingles fans

- real silly billies

- anyone 14 - 21

- basically if you don't fall into the dni category

other socials : tiktok, twitter, instagram

*i post more ab my personal life on my instagram, therefore it's private but if you're interested in my day-to-day life send a follow request ! :3

that about wraps it up ! :3 enjoy my tumblr presence

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

how do i talk to my parents about taking my adhd more seriously? i feel like they dont really understand how much i really effects my life and my mom has said my "adhd isnt really a disability" and its very stressful sometimes

Hi @pyrophilexd

I’m so sorry your parents aren’t that educated about ADHD. But not to worry, I found sources you can show them and how it affects your daily life. There will be long excerpts, so I apologize if this is really long.

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic, debilitating disorder which may impact upon many aspects of an individual’s life, including academic difficulties,1 social skills problems,2 and strained parent-child relationships.3 Whereas it was previously thought that children eventually outgrow ADHD, recent studies suggest that 30–60% of affected individuals continue to show significant symptoms of the disorder into adulthood.4 Children with the disorder are at greater risk for longer term negative outcomes, such as lower educational and employment attainment.5 A vital consideration in the effective treatment of ADHD is how the disorder affects the daily lives of children, young people, and their families. Indeed, it is not sufficient to merely consider ADHD symptoms during school hours—a thorough examination of the disorder should take into account the functioning and wellbeing of the entire family.

As children with ADHD get older, the way the disorder impacts upon them and their families changes (fig 1⇓). The core difficulties in executive function seen in ADHD7 result in a different picture in later life, depending upon the demands made on the individual by their environment. This varies with family and school resources, as well as with age, cognitive ability, and insight of the child or young person. An environment that is sensitive to the needs of an individual with ADHD and aware of the implications of the disorder is vital. Optimal medical and behavioural management is aimed at supporting the individual with ADHD and allowing them to achieve their full potential while minimising adverse effects on themselves and society as a whole.

How Does ADHD Affect Overall Health?

ADHD & Sleep:

Why So Many Night Owls Have ADHD

Delayed sleep phase syndrome, defined by irregular sleep-wake patterns and thought of as a circadian rhythm disorder, is common in ADHD. The ADHD brain takes longer — about an hour longer on average (remember, that’s just an average) — to fall asleep than does the non-ADHD brain. That’s why it’s not uncommon for us to stay up late at night, and regret it in the morning.

Poor-Quality Sleep Worsens ADHD Symptoms

Suffering a sleep deficit with ADHD is like waking up to ADHD times two — or five. Lack of sleep slows a person’s response time, processing speed, and decision-making. We’re not as alert or as focused when we’re tired. We become crabby and inflexible. We imitate three of the Seven Dwarfs: Dopey, Sleepy, and Grumpy. Lack of sleep is a self-fulfilling prophecy; it only continues to throw our circadian rhythm off kilter and cause more dysregulated sleep.

ADHD & Nutrition and Eating Habits

Why ADHD Brains Chase Dopamine

The dopamine-deficient ADHD brain seeks this chemical in many places, from tobacco to junk food. Caffeine also boosts dopamine levels in the brain. And it’s always tempting to reach for simple carbs, since they rapidly break down into sugar and stimulate dopamine release.

ADHD Symptoms Influence Eating Behaviors

Symptoms like impulsivity and inattention easily invite dysregulated eating, which may lead to unintended weight gain. In fact, studies link ADHD to excess weight and obesity5 — which is linked to other conditions ranging from fatty liver, high blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome. Relatedly, research also links ADHD to Type 2 diabetes.

Are Other Health Conditions Linked to ADHD?

From autoimmune diseases and skin conditions to hypermobility and pulmonary disease, a string of other health conditions have been linked to ADHD. Take a moment to think about how ADHD impacts your diet, health, and overall wellness.

How Does ADHD Affect Education and Careers?

Adverse School Experiences with ADHD Are Common

Our experiences in school often foreshadow our careers and other aspects of our lives. Did ADHD prevent you from graduating high school or from enrolling in or finishing college, as it did for so many of us? Or did ADHD help you excel in school? Did you have to navigate school with a learning difference like dyslexia or dysgraphia, as 45% of children with ADHD do?

What Is ADHD?

ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It’s caused by brain differences that affect attention and behavior in set ways. For example, people with ADHD are more easily distracted than people who don’t have it. ADHD can make it harder to focus, listen well, wait, or take your time.

Having ADHD affects a person at school, at home, and with friends.

The signs of ADHD start early in childhood. But some people don’t find out they have it until they are older. It all depends on when ADHD keeps them from doing well, and when they see a doctor about it.

No matter when a person finds out they have ADHD, the right treatment can help them do better in all parts of their life. Having great support from parents, teachers, and friends helps too.

What Are the Signs of ADHD?

People with ADHD might:

have trouble listening and paying attention

need lots of reminders to do things

get distracted easily

seem absent-minded

be disorganized and lose things

not sit still, wait their turn, or be patient

rush through homework or other tasks or make careless mistakes

interrupt a lot, and talk or call out answers in class

do things they shouldn't, even though they know better

get upset easily

feel restless, fidgety, frustrated, and bored

Teachers will notice signs like these in the classroom. And parents will notice signs like these at home. You may notice signs like these in yourself. If you do, talk to a parent or teacher about it.

Share this information and articles to your uneducated parents. They need to understand and know how this disorder affects daily life. And it’s also genetic. So if you have ADHD, I’m sure your parents might too.

I hope this can help you and your parents. Thank you for the inbox. I hope you have a wonderful day/night. ♥️

[gragon-b0nez]

Uhhh intro ig

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DNI

• homophobes, xenophobes, you get the point.

• pedophiles, MAPS, necrophiles, zoophiles.

•anti-fur, therian, non-human, alterhuman.

• People who stir up shit to stir up shit.

• people who ask to see peoples ‘barcodes’, tells them to kys, or asks for wrist checks (been in that situation, not funny.)

• hating on me/others for there religious beliefs

• using trauma that you prob don’t have as an excuse to get out of situations.

• making fun of trauma or mental illness.

• racism, discrimination, sexism, and jokes of r@pe will never be tolerated here.

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About me

• I go by she/him/them/it/thing/fae/, but will go by my bug/rain/frog

• I am Apagender! You say I’m a girl? Ok I’m a girl. You say I’m a boy?- alright I’m a boy. You say they/it/thing?? I AM NO GENDER! (And yes, I still use fae/bug/rain/frog because they are a non-binary identity)

• my favorite colors are purple and sage green

• im a self taught artist

• ima furry^^

• I can doodle with both hands :3

• I am a polymorph therian, my theriotypes are Canadian marveled fox, Maine coon, bat, possum, great horned owl, otter, skunk, and probably crow.

• i LOVVEEE spooky stuff, true crime, analog horror, Fnaf, poppy playtime- ect.

• I’m a night-owl, and typically stay up till 7:30 doing random shit

• I have a strong love of goblincore, cottagecore, fairycore, crowcore, and vultureculture. ⋆｡ ﾟ☁︎｡ ⋆｡ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡ ⋆⋆｡ ﾟ☁︎｡ ⋆｡ ﾟ⋆｡ ﾟ☁︎｡ ⋆｡ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡ ⋆

Songs

• Hansel - Sodikken

• Gretal - Sodikken

• literally anything by Tx2

• modify - Lemon demon

• rät - Penelope Scot

• black parade - My Chemical Romance

• I write sins not tragedies - panic at the disco

• more will be added.

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My Problems-

• i legitimately do not feel hunger or when i get full, when I say im hungry it’s because i know i haven’t ate anything that day

• I probably have autism (I did a crappy test that said I might but I might not and literally every doctor I’ve ever seen has asked if I had autism)

• I have ADHD, Dyslexia, dyscalculia, and visual snow

• I have pica (pie-kuh) and because I’ve been told I need to be more open I also will say I have Bulimia and anorexia (that’s way better then it was a year ago), literally all I can think about when I sit down at a friends house for dinner is about how guilty I feel knowing I’m probably going to throw it up later.

• I have anxiety, depression, and have a bad habit of scratching at my skin or burning myself with the stove fire

• I have problem breathing but my mom said that she had slight asthma when she was younger so it’s prob that.

• I get migraines and terrible tension headaches caused by my scoliosis

• I have nervous ticks and have been mistaken for Tourette syndrome

• I have pretty bad insomnia and have built up the hell of a tolerance for melatonin

• I faint way to often to be considered normal.

• I am slightly color blind with greens and I think it was reds or smthing (it’s not like dramaticly I just can’t see the shades between)

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More will be added

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[kiwi-thekit]

Introduction

Hi everyone!

Name: Kyo

Pronouns: they/she/it + any neos

gender: bigender

Age: MINOR

little age: 2-8

agere: flip

Sexuality: bi/demi

I have Epilepsy, ADHD (type 2), Depression, Glaucoma, Port-wine stain, Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Hi Im Kyo and I like writing, reading, animated shows, and STEM! Even though I am decent at writing doesn't mean I don't appreciate some constructive criticism now and then.

Requesting

TOPICS I WILL WRITE

LGBT Headcanons

fluff and angst? x readers

agere character HC

Vents and HC for characters (sometimes) I will put TWS and ⚠ at the begining

Just a warning for agere I will write about content made for older teens and adults (Enstars, Danganronpa, Genshin, etc.)

MAYBE SOON

I may do mood/stimboards (one day but I'm trying to get the hang of it)

agere character fics ( i want to get out of school first so I have time)

I WILL NOT WRITE

Anything ped*

NSFW

Incest

K*nk Agere

Whitelist(+ who I can write the best)

Right now what I can write media wise is

Bungo Stray Dogs (ADA +pm dazai and chuuya)

MHA (denki and Ochako)

Jujutsu Kaisen(Megumi)

Twisted Wonderland (Floyd, Ace, and Kalim)

Ensemble Stars(Mika and Nazuna)

Dear Vocalist (yes I'm aware it's dead)(A' and Judah)

Genshin Impact(Kazuha and Albedo)

Owl House(Luz and Willow)

Ninjago(Kai and Jay)

TMNT(Leo)

Milgram(Fuuta)

Project Sekai(Rui and Akito)

Dead end: Paranormal Park(Norma)

Haikyuu

Your Turn To Die(

Inanimate Insanity(nickel, paintbrush, and fan)

BFDI(leafy)

Danganronpa Dispair Time(Xander and Niko)

SDRA(2)(hibiki and Satsuki)

I may add more later...

Blacklist

Mori + minors (kenji + kyoka + elise)(Bungo Stray Dogs)

Tori and Eichi (tori makes me uncomfortable and unless its LGBT I cant write Eichi)

Momochi (menace to society in all the wrong ways)

BELOS

I hope everyone has a wonderful day or night! (dang i need sleep)

[wellnessmindhub]

The ADHD Night Shift: Navigating Challenges and Strategies for Better Sleep

Navigating the world with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can feel like steering through a storm. The relentless waves of distraction, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are known to disrupt work, relationships, and life in general. What many don’t realize, however, is that this tumult often stretches its arms over the hours we should spend in peaceful slumber. In this article, we'll explore the intricate relationship between ADHD and sleep, how they dance together, and why it seems like someone hit the fast-forward button on your mind the moment your head hits the pillow.

Clocking in on ADHD and Sleep Disruption

Sleep disturbances are as common to ADHD as chalk is to cheese. Research shows that up to 70% of children and 50% of adults with ADHD have significant challenges related to sleep, such as insomnia, delayed sleep phase disorder, or other difficulties that prevent a restful night.

The Paradox of the Tired But Wired Brain

It's a cruel paradox of the tired but wired brain. You’re exhausted, your body longs for rest, yet your mind races, often reviewing every detail of the day or planning for the next in an endless loop.

Hyperarousal and Difficulty Shifting Gears

ADHD brains often linger in a state of hyperarousal, a condition where it’s challenging to shift gears down to a relaxed state. For some, this can manifest as a need for physically restless behavior moments before sleep, a sort of last-minute energy expenditure that the body craves.

Cortisol and Circadian Rhythm Disarray

Cortisol, the fight-or-flight hormone, also plays a role in the ADHD sleep saga. Individuals with ADHD sometimes show cortisol dysregulation, which can throw off the natural circadian rhythm, leading to a night owl lifestyle. This is why the 4 a.m. slump can feel like a 4 p.m. caffeine surge – your body is being upended by an internal clock at odds with the ones on your wall.

Understanding and Addressing Sleep Hygiene

Sleep hygiene is not about brushing your teeth at night, though that's good too. It’s the set of practices and habits that help create the right conditions for a good night’s rest.

The Bedtime Rituals for ADHD-ers

A consistent bedtime ritual can signal to your body that it’s time to power down. This could mean reading a book, listening to calming music, or engaging in light relaxation techniques, such as yoga or meditation.

The Role of Environment

Creating a conducive sleep environment is crucial. A cool, dark, and quiet room can work wonders. For individuals with ADHD, a white noise machine, blackout curtains, or earplugs can minimize sensory disruptions.

Diet and Exercise's Silent Impact

Diet and exercise are silent influencers of your sleep quality. Regular physical activity can help dissipate the excess energy that might otherwise keep you up at night. Likewise, a balanced diet ensures your body is fueled without being wired from excess sugar or caffeine.

Seeking Professional Help

Sometimes, despite best efforts, sleep disturbances linger like unwanted houseguests. In such cases, professional help may be necessary.

The Importance of Psychiatry in Treating Sleep Disturbances

Psychiatric treatment, especially in the realm of ADHD, often includes the assessment of sleep-related issues. Sometimes, the solution to a good night’s rest lies in addressing underlying mental health concerns or medication adjustments that consider the interaction between stimulant treatments and sleep.

Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive-behavioral therapies for insomnia (CBT-I) are strategies designed to change the thoughts and behaviors that may trigger sleep disruptions.

The Role of Sleep Studies

In more severe cases, a sleep study, or polysomnography, can provide valuable insight into specific sleep disorders like sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome, which can co-occur with ADHD and worsen sleep quality.

Medication and ADHD Sleep Management

Medication can be a double-edged sword in treating ADHD, with some stimulants known to cause sleep disruptions. Yet, for many, these are the very medications that grant clarity and focus, allowing them to function in a world that rarely slows down.

The Quest for the Right Medication

Finding the right ADHD medication is, in many cases, a process of trial and error. Some individuals may discover that non-stimulant medications are effective for ADHD symptoms while being less disruptive to sleep.

Managing Medication Timing

Discussing the timing and dosages of medications with a healthcare provider is essential. Shifting medication schedules, or avoiding doses in the latter parts of the day, can minimize the impact on sleep without sacrificing their benefits during waking hours.

Non-Medication Approaches for Sleep with ADHD

Fortunately, there are non-medication paths to explore for improving sleep, which can be integrated into a daily sleep routine.

Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques

Mindfulness practices, such as meditation or deep breathing exercises, promote a state of relaxation that can be especially beneficial for the ADHD mind. Apps and guides designed for ADHD audiences may resonate better and prove more engaging.

Structured Day Planning

Creating and sticking to a structured plan for each day can do wonders for reducing the last-minute racing thoughts that can keep you up at night. Knowing that everything has its time and place in your day can be a potent tool against the nighttime chaos that the ADHD brain sometimes enjoys throwing.

The Strength of Rituals

Building and maintaining rituals not only signals your body for the winding down of the day but also fosters a sense of control and predictability, two aspects that ADHD brains can often find elusive in waking life.

Final Thoughts

The path to restful nights for those with ADHD can be winding and full of roadblocks. However, with an understanding of the ADHD-sleep connection and a commitment to trying different strategies, it’s possible to ease into a night’s sleep like a smooth sail into a harbor. It may take time, patience, and consistent effort, but the peace that follows a night of refreshing sleep is worth its weight in gold.

Remember, the ADHD mind is a powerful force, capable of achieving incredible heights. Ensuring that it’s well-rested is just one of the many ways to provide the stability and support it needs to soar. Whether it's adjusting medication, honing relaxation techniques, or snuggling in earlier, take the time to determine what works best for you. Your days – and the nights that follow – will thank you.

At Brain Power Wellness Institute, we understand the impact of ADHD on sleep and overall well-being. Our holistic approach to treatment includes addressing sleep hygiene and implementing non-medication strategies for better sleep. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you or a loved one manage ADHD and achieve restful nights. Together, we can find the best path towards a healthier, more balanced life. Sweet dreams! #EndFragment

[wings-of-sapphire]

Tumblr, I need your help

So I’ve decided to revamp one of my old oc stories and obviously now that I’m not ten years old I’m making them all some variation of gay and neurodivergent (because that’s what you do). I’ve injected my bisexuality and anxiety into one of my cast, my autism and demisexuality into another, another has ADHD, another one’s trans and has eldest-daughter syndrome. The works. I’ve wanted to add some emotional abuse into one of my main six because I’ve felt with it and it’s funny to project my trauma onto my characters. Except, two of the six are orphans, two definitely need their parents alive for plot story reasons, and the other one I just really like their family dynamic. So it’s left to one. Andrea Anyakapor-Wright.

Here’s the problem. She’s black. And I know some people will have trouble with that.

I’d be modeling her parents after my own, so there’s no physical abuse, but stuff like Mother Gothel from Tangled. And add an unsteady marriage.

Andrea’s family is part of the nobility but they’ve worked their way there with the secret help of a magical enhancer, and though they’ve remained nobility honestly for the next few generations, they still safeguard their secret. Andrea right now has a testy relationship with her parents. She has an older sister who’s estranged from her parents (they even threw a funeral for her) after she left bc she didn’t want to deal with their emotional abuse anymore. They frequently scream at each other and try to gaslight Andrea into taking their sides and she’s cried at night multiple times because of it. So, basically me.

The thing I’m worried about is that people will people and make it seem I’m stereotyping black people. (I’m Asian, for the record.) A lot of the instances I’ve seen in media all involve white or white-passing emotional abusers, such as the aforementioned Mother Gothel or Odalia Blight from “The Owl House.” I don’t want to make this too long, but what are your opinions on this? Should I keep Andrea’s family dynamic like mine? Or change it as to not potentially upset readers?

[dreamingaboutsakuratrees]

this looks like a good replacement for therapy

Bruce - as previously stated, I can and will do anything but go to therapy. I'm constantly waiting for everyone around me to betray me. I'm surprised I relate to him at all but oh well, the more you know.

Dick - eldest daughter syndrome. I always feel like I have the weight of the world on my shoulders and like I'm not enough and never will be (this is common to most batfam characters tho, lmao). I feel like everyone expects so much from me and I'm terrified I'm letting them down. I constantly argue with my mother because we're so alike and both of us refuse to admit we see the worst of us in the other.

Jason - i'm terrified of being forgotten. I lash out when I'm scared and hurt. I say and do horrible things I regret because I don't know how to deal with some of my emotions. I've been hurt by the person I love the most and I don't know how to move past that, or even if I should. Cooking as a love language. Love for lecture. Mommy issues. Pushing them away before they can hurt you.

Tim - oooh boy. He's Me™ in every sense. Immunocompromised (temporary in my case, but it's still a pain). My worth is directly tied to my usefulness. I grew up with parents who loved me but were never there - Schrodinger's upbringing, if you will. I feel the need to save my parent and hold them together even if doing so breaks me in the process. Never got the chance to be a kid, but doesn't feel like an adult. Bisexual mess. Caffeine addict (I know this is mostly fanon, but whatever), night owl. I will never be enough but I desperately try to earn my place in a family of prodigies. Undiagnosed autism and adhd. Weird relationship with - well, relationships. Everyone is better than me, I will never be the best at anything, i will never be satisfied.

Cass - More mommy issues, who would've guessed. I have a hard time speaking sometimes, and it feels like no one understands it. I feel like Cass would. Dance as a hobby, a communication method, a way to relieve stress and process your emotions. Strong moral compass, even if our morals are different.

Duke - people underestimating me because of the mask I show to the world. being perceived as a goody-two shoes just because I hide certains parts of myself good.

Steph - I don't know a lot about her but I, too, would die and kill for my mother, no hesitation. Would love to punt my father into the sun, too.

Damian - Racism. So much racism. Being underestimated because of my ethnicity. Like both OPs, people treating my autism symptoms as acting out, being rude or antisocial. My father figure is not my biological dad. I lash out when I'm intimidated, I feel threatened and cornered by people better than me, which fucking sucks because everyone is better than me. Constantly angry and not always able to hide it. My trauma responses are overlooked or ridiculized. I would die for my cat.

Kate - women 😩❤️ I don't know much about her, to be honest, and I don't think I project anything other than my love for women and undercuts.

parts of myself that i project onto the batfamily

bruce- uh nothing he’s really unrelatable for me

babs- having a disability that is often forgotten or ignored

dick- my sibling guilt and masked anger issues and people pleasing tendencies

jason- cooking for others as a love language but acting as if it’s not

cass- being infantilised because of how i look

tim- my illnesses and being immunocompromised and adhd

steph- my fears of being forgotten and my anger at constantly being pushed aside because i’m a fem presenting person

duke- everyone thinking i’m a goody-two shoes rule follower when im so far from it

damian- my autism and how the people around me just act as if i’m a neurotypical person who’s just acting out

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i wish i wasn’t myself i mean after every single interaction or word that comes out of my mouth i want to rip my skin off. i fucking hate being a specimen like being treated like an experiment oh you’re depressed go on zoloft. oh it stopped working go on trazadone. oh that makes you black out for 15 hours in a row so that will cure your chronic insomnia but here go on cypralex. oh you have menstrual irregularities go on birth control. oh you’re sexually active have a pap smear (maybe this one’s different but idk i hate being probed and treated like a lab rat). one doctor literally said to me he thought it’s time i get a boyfriend (i think i was 21 or 22 at the time). yeah it’s low iron take these supplements. oh the insomnia is still there do a sleep study. six months from now. in another six months i’m told “there’s nothing wrong you you just have reverse sleep syndrome, best you can do is just try to find a night job and live the rest of your life like a fucking owl.” you’re 16 and you have PCOS. you’re 26 and wait now scratch that it wasn’t PCOS at all! silly us. we don’t know what it is tho our bad. yes you definitely qualify for a psychiatrist. just to be told after years of being on a waiting list and screened for months at the very first meeting with said medical professional that i “don’t really need this and there’s no point in continuing.” ok ok things are starting to make sense you’ve got adhd. try 10 now 20 now 50 mg of vyvanse and good news it will reduce your appetite so you’ll lose weight 2 birds in 1 stone right? (my doctor actually said this to me). hmmm things keep coming up, there’s a possibility of mild OCD and probable autism. autism. you are showing telltale signs of autism

i cannot take it anymore i don’t want to be a lifelong patient fr i’m gonna be coke a hypochondriac. the scariest thing is that i think the autism thing might be real the more i think ab how i feel in social settings and how i hate talking to people and never feel like i belong and things i say get misinterpreted and i can’t read social cues….i want to be fucking normal but the more that i get dismissed or randomly diagnosed and prescribed different random shit the more hopeless i feel like whyyyy can’t i just be normal. i was at a relatives place tonight and more people than i thought were there and i had to talk to people i don’t know and when i wasn’t stretching myself thin by making polite tedious conversation and wanting to kill myself after every word i said because i never seem to be able to read the room right i was trying not to cry because there were too many people and i was completely overwhelmed. literally i hate it so much but i’m gonna be 27…. what does it even matter anymore? i’ve made it this far being fucking sick all the time and socially fucking vacant and not fitting in anywhere with anyone so i can pretty much just keep doing it. i just wish he gave me one fucking thing lol he had to make me fat annoying permanent insomniac mentally ill and apparently “neurodivergent” and weird like bro just one fucking win would be nice. like i’m too anxious to even be dependent on substances like i’m so sorry if this is fucked up but i wish could use drugs and drinking to cope but i can’t because my brain doesn’t let me relax for five fucking seconds so smoking weed makes me paranoid as hell and i literally have some sort of blockage in my brain that prevents me from getting drunk. plus i’m too anxious to ever fully lose control it’s way too terrifying for me.

basically i’m wound up tighter than a spring and self medicating is out so i just cope by coping which is getting kinda fucking hard. what happens when i lose my student coverage, how the fuck am i gonna afford my drugs?? i’m already way over my therapy coverage and see her biweekly and now only monthly. i live my life in a constant state of exhaustion and interrupted functioning as a result of not sleeping, anxiety and apparently being fucking adhd plus whatever the fuck else. i’m too tired to keep finding new ways to manage like i can’t manage anymore. i wonder if there’s really nothing wrong or if over the past 11 years no doctor has really ever been able to do their fucking job. and tell me what the fuck is wrong with me. i don’t want to be anything i don’t want to be medicated or sedated i want to be normal and go to sleep when i’m tired and smile when i’m happy and cry when i’m sad and eat when i’m hungry and speak when i have something to say. i don’t understand bro why couldn’t i have just one fucking thing!!!!!

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#especially in countries like canada or america where mental health resources aren’t free or readily available until ur literally at deaths

My Top Posts in 2021

#5

I swear to fucking god if disenchantment gets cancelled NOW.... I’m gonna scream

18 notes • Posted 2021-01-25 08:45:03 GMT

#4

OUGHGHFH I hate being neurodivergent and having imposter syndrome bc I’ll see those trends on tiktok or wherever and I won’t relate to their symptoms and I’m like 💛ok so I’m neurotypical and I’m just LYING cool💛

20 notes • Posted 2021-01-14 10:44:41 GMT

#3

having physical anxiety but no mental anxiety is SO FUCKING ANNOYING bc like,,,, how am i supposed to calm down lol I can’t redirect my thoughts

25 notes • Posted 2021-09-01 07:38:23 GMT

#2

Fellow ADHD (/anyone this applies to) folks who have issues brushing their teeth regularly I have tips that have been helping me!

• There’s this app called Brush DJ that I’ve been using which has been a massive help!

It connects to your music and will play a 2 minute long clip while you brush- you can set up notifications for whenever you want, I have 2pm and 12am bc I’m a night owl lmfao. I like it because it’s not childish like a lot of teeth brushing apps.

You can also customize the colours too which I thought was neat :)

• I bought a soft/fine bristled brush and holy shit it’s made such a difference, it’s great if you have sensitive gums!

• I also bought some mild mint toothpaste that doesn’t have SLS. That’s what makes toothpaste foamy, which was one of the things I hated the most about brushing my teeth. SLS can also irritate teeth and gums too!

38 notes • Posted 2021-04-21 08:16:19 GMT

#1

Being a neurodivergent adult means realizing that you’ve spent so many years shoving down any part of yourself that might be considered ‘weird’ or ‘awkward’ and then having to relearn that it’s ok to be different

49 notes • Posted 2021-07-21 08:28:56 GMT

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How to Write Believable ADHD

INTRO

so obvi rick riordan is the master, he did ADHD correctly, but i see a lot of people writing ADHD in the way that portreys it as “SQUIRREL SQUIRREL WAS THAT A SQUIRREL???? MUST MOVE MUST MOVE MUST MOVE FHDAFHEIAIEA”

this is both HORRIBLY wrong and offensive.

ADHD is not what you think it is. ADD is not the same as ADHD. there’s a lot of parts of ADHD/ADD that nobody ever talks about. in this post i’m going to talk about ADHD using:

things i know about ADHD/ADD

my experience as an adolescent with ADD

my experience as the sister of an adolescent with strong ADHD

my experience as the daughter of an adult with ADHD

i hope this will be helpful with writing believable, non-offensive ADHD and ADD characters. 

WHAT IS ADHD?

ADHD is an executive dysfunction. ADHD is divided into four different types: 

Inattentive

Hyperactive

Impulsive

Combination (two or all of the above)

ADHD VS. ADD

ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADD: Attention Deficit Disorder

ADD is a type of ADHD. As you may have guessed, is a term used when a person diagnosed with ADHD doesn’t show signs of hyperactivity.

Remember: ADD can be called ADHD, but ADHD cannot be called ADD.

They are different things, but since ADHD is more well-known, people with ADD might say they are ADHD instead to avoid having to give an explanation as to what ADD is. Unless you want to continuously have your ADD character explain what it means (or have every other character automatically know what it means, which is unrealistic) you will probably have them say they’re ADHD.

ADHD SYMPTOMS

Inattentive: getting distracted easily, having poor concentration and organization skills

Impulsive: interrupting, taking risks, poor impulse control

Hyperactive: difficulties staying on task, talking and fidgeting, never seeming to slow down

People experience these symptoms in different ways. People who were born with male chromosomes will often exhibit the more hyperactive side, while people born with female chromosomes will be more quietly inattentive.

Symptoms must effect your day-to-day life in order to actually mean ADHD! Getting distracted unusually easily once in a while doesn’t mean ADHD.

ADHD THINGS THAT AREN’T MEDICALLY SPOKEN OF

These are really just more specific things that usually come along with ADHD or ADD. (Not everybody has all--or even any--of these!)

Forgetting words 

“what’s the word??? you know, like,,,, medium but sad. if something medium-sized was depressed. its,,,,, SMALL, THE WORD IS SMALL”

“i hate,,,, i HATE,,,,, what is it, it’s like racism but genders,,,,,, you know, pink & blue toys???? its--it’s---- PATRIARCHY, I HATE THE PATRIARCHY”

“what is it wHAT IS IT IT’S,,, AH FUCK,,,,, LIKE THE WORD IS ALSO BUT I---OH THE WORD IS BUT”

“i   f o r g o t   w h a t   t o   c a l l   j o a n n e” “isn’t joanne,,, your mother?” “oh my god yes thats the word mother”

Procrastination

ugh, procrastination SUCKS. the kind of procrastination that comes with ADHD/ADD is like: 

“i have to do this ihavetodothisihavetodothisihavetodothis” running through your head while you continue to NOT do the thing. You want to, absolutely you do, but for some reason you just can’t make yourself do it.

Night Owl, But Not Really

A lot of people with ADHD experience a kind of thing where during the day, they’re slowly waking up and “loading” their brain. Then, at night, they are FULLY READY FOR THE DAY and now cannot go to sleep, resulting in a continuation of the cycle.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Literally. If you cannot see it, it is not there. This results in:

Losing things. CONSTANTLY.

If it ends up in the back of the fridge, it’s going to rot (unless somebody cleans out the fridge before that).

Clothes at the bottom of the drawer/back of the closet will never be worn.

If there is a pile of papers, any paper that is not (and is not directly-four papers below) the top one is gone forever.

Closed box? Say goodbye to whatever was in it.

Homework in a folder? Oof, hope that wasn’t too much of your grade.

REJECTION SYNDROME

Rejection syndrome is most prominent in women with ADHD/ADD. I’m not sure how to accurately explain rejection syndrome without showing examples, so:

Somebody glances at you (however briefly), and you immediately think they’re judging you/being mean to you.

Two people are whispering, and you immediately assume they are saying mean things about you.

basically, rejection syndrome is a forever-heightened feeling that the people around you hate or dislike you.

that’s all for now! i hope this was helpful. if you have any questions about this or would like me to write a meta about something else, my asks are always open. i also recommend the blog @adhdbri if you’d like to see more of a “day-to-day life” example of ADHD. thanks for reading! bye!

[starsinger]

slight vent

I posted a thing fairly recently where it had several questions to ask if you thought you might have ADHD. And just

You do not understand the feeling of relief. Yes, I do believe I have it, and yes I am seeking a medical diagnosis. But to have a name for something that I have known was wrong with me. Like even knowing now that Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome is a thing, and it is what has happened to me every year since I was in middle school. Whenever I don’t have school or a job, I’ll end up going to sleep later and later, waking up later and later. The years of not knowing what was going on. Of thinking this was just how I was and if I worked harder at it then I could fix it.

I can’t.

I have never been able to. And finding out that is connected to so many other things. To my inability to remember that I have egg nog when I was the one who bought it, simply because I don’t open the refrigerator. The overthinking and the fact that my mind simply will not stop. Why I can’t control my volume, a trait I attributed to growing up with a loud parent. Why I fidget and play with my rings, my necklace, hair or ears. Why I can’t remember to do things sometimes, why I can’t do things even if I know I need to and it is causing me stress and worry that I haven’t been able to do it.

I can finally get help. Because I couldn’t explain what was wrong. Thought it was just I have a bad memory and may have depression that I inherited from my mother. I thought I was lazy, forgetful, and just bad. I need to call them, I need to finish this before this date, I need to remember to do this, I need to go to bed on time. I can’t. But I have a name. 

I want to cry simply because I can start taking steps to functioning. To being able to get these things under control. Maybe being able to have more energy, maybe finally being able to cook regularly instead of living off of microwaved food, if I remember to eat at all. Remembering that there are things to cook. 

I just, I was 12 when the sleep pattern shit started. When every summer I would end up awake until the sun came up and sleeping until 2 or even later in the afternoon. Being unable to fix it and being so so tired when school started again until it shifted back. The idea that it was just me. That I was a night owl and it was normal for some people. That it was normal. 

And honestly I think there is more on top of that. But there is a possibility that it might just be due to this being untreated for so long. I’ve thought maybe I have depression and/or anxiety. At least it can be a step in the right direction, seeking out a diagnosis and treatment. 

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Tag game 🥰

@tsum-uwu-gi tagged me!

Name: Jasmine.

Nickname: I get Jas a lot irl, though my dad calls me Jay too.

Zodiac: Sagittarius, but idk how much it really fits me? Lol, I feel more like a Pisces...

Height: 5,5 ft, though fun fact my dad is 6,5 and my cousin (who is 16) is 6,6. My mom was 5,7 ft too so I sometimes feel like I missed a few inches;;

Languages: Just English. 😋

Nationality: Northern Irish! Apparently my family name originated from a french soldier though, which is interesting.

Favourite Seasons: Not Summer, lol... I melt in the heat and so does my makeup.

Favourite Flower: This one is actually really hard for me, but I’d have to say Datura, or as they’re also called, Angel’s Trumpets! Beautiful and dangerous, lol.

Favourite Scent: I honestly don’t know? My sense of smell isn’t great 😬 I guess I’d have to say anything that’s cooking when I’m hungry...

Favourite Colour: Black is the new black 👀 as for secondary colours, I’d have to go with Purple!

Favourite Animal: Komodo Dragons! I mean, they’re basically modern dinosaurs.

Favourite Fictional Characters: The marvel character X-23, as A3! Group Chat knows, is my best girl.

As for others, too many to list here... 😅

Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate: To defy the stereotype that all British people are tea-drinkers, I drink neither tea nor coffee! I do occasionally enjoy hot chocolate though.

Average Hours if Sleep: It depends? I try my hardest to get 8 hours a day at least, but I’m a night owl so...

Cats or Dogs: Both, and I have both as pets!

Number of Blankets you Sleep With: I cant sleep without a quilt, but I never really have anything else.

Dream Trip: I’d love to see many places! Either to Iceland or Japan would have to be my final decision.

Followers: 80! Hopefully you guys all like my posts, aha.

Random Fact(s): I cant choose just one so have several!

I have a pretty eclectic music taste overall, but since a year ago I’ve considered myself more or less a metal head, mostly I’m into the Melodeath side of that genre! My favourite bands are Frantic Amber, The Gathering, Sons of Apollo, The Agonist, Kittie, Dir en Grey, Symphony X, Tristania, Paradise Lost, Candlemass, Archenemy, Lamb Of God, Wednesday 13, Jinjer, Type O Negative and Gothminister.

I consider myself a goth, which is maybe obvious from my blog where my interests in fashion and aesthetic lie.

I have Aspergers Syndrome, which some of you guys might already know. I was diagnosed at about 3, and so was my father with ADHD at the same time, as there was far less knowledge about it when he was my age. Apparently I used to rearrange my Disney princess figurines in a perfect circle, and if I left the room and something was changed, regardless how small, I would instantly know it.

Tagging: No one who I’ve tagged has the obligation to answer, this is just a fun kind of game!

@nervwrecked @claudeleth @sleepy-ruri @itaroon @lukanene @usui-masumi-stan @jjuzoir

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I’m under the impression ADHD folks are more likely to suffer from Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, where basically you’re not just a night owl, your circadian rhythm is easily two hours later at night and two hours later in the morning, making many common work shifts and sometimes even scheduling when to hang out with friends a nightmare to deal with. You can have it without having ADHD, mind you, however I imagine this becomes more difficult to deal with as one ages and their sleep patterns change anyway.

anyways can we start recognizing adhd as an actual and serious disorder that

can affect on functioning in every day life so badly that it interferes with taking care of very basic human needs

is not 10 yrs old white boy exclusive disorder

is not a fake disorder created to benefit medicine companies

definitely should not be reduced to “kid who cant sit still and wont stop screaming” stereotypes because adhd has a whole fuckton of symptoms ranging from serious memory issues to fine motor control difficulties