kicking off the #ADHDInvasion with a comic about CONSEQUENCES, and how my lifelong failure to react to them has been a huge source of frustration for me and the people who rely on me. (1/2)
#ADHDawarenessmonth
#ADHDawarenessmonth
even worse, it makes me appear apathetic or careless to others, when in reality it weighs on me super heavily - i just struggle to show it. (2/2)
normally my comics have SOME semblance of advice on how to cope in them and i didn't get to that this time around lol; what i'll say is that it can be really hard to get past the idea of shame-based motivation when that's what's been modeled 2 u by parents/educators/bosses
for me, it actually just doesn't work. i try to turn fear/shame into something positive, i.e.:
❌"they're going to be so disappointed in me if i don't do this"
✅"if i do this on time, i'll feel so relieved, and they'll be happy that i pulled through"
❌"they're going to be so disappointed in me if i don't do this"
✅"if i do this on time, i'll feel so relieved, and they'll be happy that i pulled through"
HAHA ok im already overwhelmed by notifs so my apologies if i don't get a chance to react to all replies/quotes!
if this is ur introduction to my work, hi there! i draw for a living and there are a lot of ways to support me
if this is ur introduction to my work, hi there! i draw for a living and there are a lot of ways to support me
https://twitter.com/baph0meat/status/1313112959942635522?s=20
ok this is still muted but one more thing:
Q. "this is an ADHD thing?????"
A. i dont think it necessarily HAS to be. i think a lot of ppl struggle w this for various reasons. but for me it's def a nasty collaboration btwn executive dysfunction, time blindness, difficulty with -
Q. "this is an ADHD thing?????"
A. i dont think it necessarily HAS to be. i think a lot of ppl struggle w this for various reasons. but for me it's def a nasty collaboration btwn executive dysfunction, time blindness, difficulty with -
object permanence/object constancy, and a brain that will do ANYTHING, to the point of self-destruction, to avoid stress, tedium, and discomfort. i think if all those things weren't in play this wouldn't be as debilitating for me as it is.
Q. "i relate to this!!! do i have ADHD?????"
A. i don't know! i can't answer that for you. but if something is constantly fucking up your day and causing you pain, you deserve to search for answers and resources. even if u don't end up having it, the resources and tools aimed at-
A. i don't know! i can't answer that for you. but if something is constantly fucking up your day and causing you pain, you deserve to search for answers and resources. even if u don't end up having it, the resources and tools aimed at-
assisting neurodivergence can be helpful for everyone, and there is no harm in trying to find new ways to think abt your experiences and fine-tune how you cope with your struggles in ways that are more effective w how your brain works, and more importantly more compassionate
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