#efdd

[suppuration]

the perpetual AuDHD tug of war between the imperatives of constant stimulation and prolonged calm

[quinintheclouds]

ADHD is ruining punchlines for yourself and losing the impact of surprises when reading things by skipping to the last line of a paragraph/the first line of the next or scrolling to the end of a post after briefly skimming the beginning (or around the time you get to the middle), because your eyes go to small, sectioned, attention-grabbing shapes when it starts getting tedious to power through the rest of the paragraph, and you just want to understand the context already, plus there’s an exclamation point or question mark and you have to know what it is.

Did you do it?

[lastofthe20thcenturygirls]

[hyperfixation-hideout]

I want to sleep

there’s no reason for me to be awake right now

it’s a perfectly good time to go to sleep

and I’m sleepy

my eyes are tired

so why

the fuck

am I not going to bed

[vampire-eros]

as someone who struggles with rejection sensitivity, the power of "my bad" has changed my life

[eudaemxn]

I'm doing the symptom list from the DSM this time, feel free to follow my lead

DSM Criteria for ADHD

People with ADHD show a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development:

Inattention: Six or more symptoms of inattention for children up to age 16, or five or more for adolescents 17 and older and adults; symptoms of inattention have been present for at least 6 months, and they are inappropriate for developmental level:

Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or with other activities. (Pretty much all my mistakes in my schoolwork are this. I'm really good at grasping new concepts, but I often overlook shit)

Often has trouble holding attention on tasks or play activities. (Doing these lists takes me about an hour lol)

Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly (I mean sometimes I just don't hear, but I also don't make eye contact when I'm speaking a whole lot)

Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (e.g., loses focus, side-tracked). (From missing assignments to chores not done, yeah)

Often has trouble organizing tasks and activities (I get chores half done then assignments half done then got scared about my mom coming home to chores not done and do my chores, but of course the whole time I'm getting sidetracked on Tumblr)

Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to do tasks that require mental effort over a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework). (Thus midday Tumblr posting)

Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (e.g. school materials, pencils, books, tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, eyeglasses, mobile telephones). (I just bought earbuds in bulk cause I keep losing them, I also lose my phone all the time, like, set it down and forget it exists)

Is often easily distracted (Apparently I do it while playing Keep Talking and nobody explodes, so yea)

Is often forgetful in daily activities. (I've had to look up the differences between preferred and common stocks 20 times despite working on nothing but them all week because I wanna make sure that common stocks are the ones with voting rights and preferred pays dividends)

Hyperactivity and Impulsivity: Six or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity for children up to age 16, or five or more for adolescents 17 and older and adults; symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have been present for at least 6 months to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for the person’s developmental level:

Often fidgets with or taps hands or feet, or squirms in seat. (I don't need to prove this)

Often leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected. (I used to flip my pencil across the room and go get it and the teacher would get mad)

Often runs about or climbs in situations where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may be limited to feeling restless). (I would if it were acceptable)

Often unable to play or take part in leisure activities quietly. (About 2 times per day my mom has to tell me to talk quieter. She also frequently snaps at me for tapping. I used to get in trouble for singing during tests)

Is often “on the go” acting as if “driven by a motor”. (Yep!)

Often talks excessively. (I was on yellow every single day as a kid and nowadays if I have friends in the class, I am told to stop talking. I also sing excessively. I'm a chatterbox)

Often blurts out an answer before a question has been completed. (I mean yes, but also I'm not sure if I do it the way you mean)

Often has trouble waiting his/her turn. (I mean, yeah, but maybe not more than other people?)

Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games) (People used to get mad at me for eavesdropping, now my mom gets mad at me for coming into a conversation half way through and trying to ask for all the context.)

In addition, the following conditions must be met:

Several inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were present before age 12 years.

Several symptoms are present in two or more setting, (e.g., at home, school or work; with friends or relatives; in other activities).

There is clear evidence that the symptoms interfere with, or reduce the quality of, social, school, or work functioning.

The symptoms do not happen only during the course of schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder. The symptoms are not better explained by another mental disorder (e.g. Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, or a Personality Disorder). (who knows?)

Based on the types of symptoms, three kinds (presentations) of ADHD can occur:

Combined Presentation: if enough symptoms of both criteria inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity were present for the past 6 months

Predominantly Inattentive Presentation: if enough symptoms of inattention, but not hyperactivity-impulsivity, were present for the past six months

Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation: if enough symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity but not inattention were present for the past six months.

Because symptoms can change over time, the presentation may change over time as well.

[explorationsinlove]

Capitalism is ADHD economics: Expand or die.

[theicysneasel]

I hate articles like this so much.

Dear parents,

No. Your kid is not broken. They may be having trouble interacting with the world, but I promise, they are not broken.

The issue is not that your kid isn’t capable of remembering, or focusing, or controling themselves. The issue is that their brain is wired in a unique way. They don’t take in and interact with the world the way neurotypical people do. Because of that, your ADHD/autistic kid may be struggling with executive function, anxiety and prioritizing the many demands they need to meet in life. What works to help most people memorize, prioritize and act literally does not work for them and actually goes against how their brain is meant to process information.

The solution is most definitely not a conversion therapy style program. I can promise you not only will it not work: it will do severe harm to your child that may not be reversible.

Please please stop trying to ‘fix’ your child. It will do more to hurt them than it will to help them. There is nothing to be fixed. Instead, start trying to nurture your child. Communicate with them. Try to understand how they operate. Work together with them to come up with coping skills that truly work for the unique way they’re wired. Not only will that help them get along in life, they’ll be able to understand and accept themselves better.

Your child is not broken. Do not ‘fix’ them. Your child is different. Nurture them.