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[tfw-adhd]

Sometimes I don't think I'm cut out to have a romantic relationship or even close friendships because I do care about people but I forget things they tell me and it annoys them. I hear "I already told you, I'm not telling you again" or "We just talked about this yesterday! How did you already forget?!"

And yet, things that are important to me are dismissed as rambling or immature since I tend to over load people with communication once I get comfortable enough to talk about things I'm passionate about. So it's like I'm constantly being told I'm inconsiderate or flighty for forgetting fine details about conversations while trying not to talk too much about myself because people might think I'm annoying. It makes talking to anyone stressful and makes me feel like other people are more valuable than I am.

Samesies? Lol :/

I guess what I'm wondering is if this is a typical ADHD issue.

Yeah, it is a typical ADHD issue, so you’re absolutely not alone with it. It... really sucks, and I’m sorry about that. But you’re definitely not the only one, and other people aren’t more valuable than you at all. 

[tfw-adhd]

I saw the ask wondering if digging your nails into the backs of your hands is stimming. What about an almost unconscious nervous habit of scratching your head, especially at the hairline even though it's not itchy? Or biting at the skin on your lips all the time as well as the insides of your cheeks? Would you call these ADHD stims or more likely manifestations of untreated, constant low level anxiety? Note: I'm already on the maximum dose of anxiety meds my doctor is willing to give me, so idk what to think. Haven't been on ADHD meds since I was a kid.

Honestly, it could be down to either. However, stimming is often used as a method of calming us down or providing ourselves with comfort, so... even if it’s down to your ADHD, it’s probably still related to your anxiety.

But if you’re doing it in moments that you don’t feel anxious, then it’s definitely caused by ADHD, because the main reason we stim is just to provide ourselves with stimulation.

[couldnt-think-of-a-funny-name]

I love your name, my mom's name is Molly too

okay I already had this meme on my phone from earlier in the week and it's the first thing I thought of when I read this so sorry but