Thought I’d write a thread on ADHD, especially as it’s trending.
I’ll specifically focus on Jacques, from #LoveIsland, who left this evening, and explain how his ADHD affects him, or at least, my POV as someone who has ADHD;
First off, his difficulty expressing emotions;
I’ll specifically focus on Jacques, from #LoveIsland, who left this evening, and explain how his ADHD affects him, or at least, my POV as someone who has ADHD;
First off, his difficulty expressing emotions;
This is a very common problem for ADHD folk. Myself included. Expressing our emotions can be difficult, as we find it troublesome to regulate our emotions and they can very quickly overwhelm us, and the spotlight of the #LoveIsland villa would probably further intensify this.
Secondly, his impulsive behaviour.
Impulsive behaviour is a very common trait in ADHD, and again this is something I also struggle with.
We tend to react instantly to any information without first processing it. This is often misunderstood as anger, when it is often not.
Impulsive behaviour is a very common trait in ADHD, and again this is something I also struggle with.
We tend to react instantly to any information without first processing it. This is often misunderstood as anger, when it is often not.
For example, Jacques reaction to finding out Adam was slagging him off was 100% this in action. No time to process the information you receive, just an instant reaction to it, which came across as anger.
Not all of his behaviour can be put down to ADHD though. I personally think Jacques’ behaviour during Casa Amor was appalling, but apart from that, I think he’s just been showing the classic struggles us ADHD folk often face.
I also really hope Jacques is able to take time to process everything that’s going on, and that the #LoveIsland team offer him all the support he needs.
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