ADHD often "comes with friends" as studies have shown that 50-60% of ADHDers have at least one additional comorbid conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other neurological and mood disorders.
My 10 favorite ADHD tweets/threads of the week:
My 10 favorite ADHD tweets/threads of the week:
It's no wonder that ADHD strategies and symptoms differ from person to person.
In addition to the shaping of our upbringing, many ADHDers have one or more related conditions that can cause additional differences and conflcits to occur.
@structuredsucc
In addition to the shaping of our upbringing, many ADHDers have one or more related conditions that can cause additional differences and conflcits to occur.
@structuredsucc
https://twitter.com/structuredsucc/status/1459824427127001088
One exhausting aspect of ADHD is having to prioritize spending on energy on what makes neurotypicals feel comfortable vs what makes me feel comfortable.
Proper eye contact can often make it more difficult for an ADHDer to hear someone.
@sarahnollwilson
Proper eye contact can often make it more difficult for an ADHDer to hear someone.
@sarahnollwilson
https://twitter.com/sarahnollwilson/status/1458520466742784000
People with undiagnosed ADHD are often told they simply have depression, anxiety, and other related conditions without addressing the root cause behind them.
The symptoms of ADHD can make these even more difficult to manage.
@structuredsucc
The symptoms of ADHD can make these even more difficult to manage.
@structuredsucc
https://twitter.com/structuredsucc/status/1460187066772324359
ADHDers often beat themselves when their lifestyle looks a bit chaotic.
But we also secretly know we can thrive within that chaos.
There's always a balance to find, but you don't need to compare yourself to neurotypical's standards.
@hexsteph
But we also secretly know we can thrive within that chaos.
There's always a balance to find, but you don't need to compare yourself to neurotypical's standards.
@hexsteph
https://twitter.com/hexsteph/status/1458638038276268042
Waiting for anything can be incredibly difficult.
I know if I don't stay focused, I might forget it's coming and so I can feel trapped while waiting for the thing to happen.
And I constantly fear forgetting that one important detail.
@jojoandspoons
I know if I don't stay focused, I might forget it's coming and so I can feel trapped while waiting for the thing to happen.
And I constantly fear forgetting that one important detail.
@jojoandspoons
https://twitter.com/jojoandspoons/status/1458041447152750596
People with ADHD carry the burden of constantly feeling like they are disappointing and failing people around them.
This lifelong burden can severely damage self-esteem and increase our rejection sensitivity.
@sagistarbb
This lifelong burden can severely damage self-esteem and increase our rejection sensitivity.
@sagistarbb
https://twitter.com/sagistarbb/status/1457740947270168576
Balancing projects is like juggling chainsaws—the more you have in the air, the more exciting the act.
But when you forget one exists... it eventually comes crashing down.
@drewielessard
But when you forget one exists... it eventually comes crashing down.
@drewielessard
https://twitter.com/drewielessard/status/1457112522188800008
Most neurotypical advice is bad for ADHDers, but patronizing advice just makes us feel like you think we are stupid.
You don't think we ever thought to "just try to focus", "ignore all the distractions", or my favorite, "try a planner"?
@ellle_em
You don't think we ever thought to "just try to focus", "ignore all the distractions", or my favorite, "try a planner"?
@ellle_em
https://twitter.com/ellle_em/status/1457667047874301959
When you tell an ADHDer an interesting story, they often respond with their own similar story.
This may seem rude or self-centered to a neurotypical, but it's actually a sign of empathy.
We're trying to show we relate with your situation.
@roryreckons
This may seem rude or self-centered to a neurotypical, but it's actually a sign of empathy.
We're trying to show we relate with your situation.
@roryreckons
https://twitter.com/roryreckons/status/1459742442098290689
Even when you're succeeding with ADHD
@ok_girlfriend
@ok_girlfriend
https://twitter.com/ok_girlfriend/status/1458505364773564419
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