But for me, an Adhder, it isn’t. I can unclench my jaw and drop my shoulders, but I still feel tense. I feel like there’s still things that I must do and I can't just “wait until tomorrow to do it”.
I may be physically exhausted but mentally, my mind's running a million thoughts a minutes. My brain knows there’s still things that need to be done, but I haven't done not one thing.
I can lounge on the couch and look at my phone for hours but I'm still not relaxed. Taking a break isn't exactly in vocabulary, so I either do it now or take to long to do it.
I just don't know how to relax if I'm not physically doing something
And when the urge to do something hits, you just go out and Create something, anything. It's that really creative imaginative side that takes over & next thing you know, you just recreated New York City with Legos!
One more(is what I say lol), you’re personality makes the room light up like a disco ball. Not everyone with Adhd/autism has the same type of traits, but that’s what makes us cool. Your personality is radiant, brighter than Crest & the skin of the people who use Proactive.
Okay last one, you also like to think outside the box, unless you thought in a new angle inside the box. You bring a new perspective to many different things & are adamant about your ideologies, beliefs, thoughts, opinions, etc.
Okay let's be positive today, a upside to Adhd/add/autism is being so very passionate about stuff. You invest your time into learning things & you want to discuss that because whatever that thing is you like, it brings you joy. Same thing with special interests. Whatever it is that you like and makes you feel happy is most important.
Another thing, lots of us are risk takers, (I don’t think before I do many things anyways) but we like to jump at the chance for an adrenaline rush.
Also, feeling proud of yourself. When you accomplish that one thing & you just get that rush to your head like “wow, I just did that, big smile, happy stim etc”.
You’re an honest friend, keeping a secret is something simple(especially if you forgot the secret yo were supposed to keep). A walk in the park; your attention to detail is better than a microscope, you notice things when others are like, “huh? what dot?”. And you communicate in your own way, and when others understand it just makes the world a little better.
Dsps means Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome and it means that you're sleep is delayed by two hours or more and you have a harder time waking up at the desired time you want.
Alt-text: [Start text: Is DPS related to ADHD? Prevalence of ADHD
Some scientists now believe that Adhd and DSPS are linked and believe that an estimated 73-78% of children and adults with adhd also have dsps. In recent years, scientists have begun investigating whether treating dsps in people with comorbid adhd and dsps improves adhd symptoms. End text]
Alt-text: [Start text: Can ADHD lead to bipolar?
Research studies show that about 70% percent of people with the condition also have adhd, and that 20% percent of people with adhd will develop Bipolar Disorder. The tragedy is that, when the disorders co-occur, the diagnoses are often missed. It can take up to 17 years for patients to receive a diagnosis of BD. End Text]
And this is why I have insomnia 😴
Alt-text [Start text: Does Adhd interfere with sleep?
Adults with adhd rarely fall asleep easily, sleep soundly through the night, and then wake up feeling refreshed. More often, Adhd's mental and physical restlessness disturbs a person's sleep patterns -- and the ensuing exhaustion hurts overall health and treatment. End text]
Comorbid means that medical conditions or diseases are present in a patient together
Alt-text: [Start text: Is OCD comorbid with ADHD?
OCD and ADHD are distinct but also comorbid disorders that can share similar symptoms, behaviors, and outcomes -- for opposing reasons. This overlap can complicate diagnosis and treatment for patients with both conditions. End text]
RSD is, in fact, a common ADHD symptom. When this emotional response is externalized, it looks like an impressive, instantaneous rage at the person or situation responsible for causing the pain. End text]
And for fun because I got carried away
Alt-text: [Start text: What is happening in the brain of someone with ADHD?
Brain development is also slower in people with ADHD. The neural pathways don’t connect and mature at the same rate, making it harder to pay attention and focus. The can impair executive function, which handles organization and routine tasks. ADHD impacts brain chemistry too. End text]
Going from "I can't do this because my adhd keeps fucking it up" to "how dare you say I can't do that because of my adhd?? I'm a fully functional adult!" and feeling insulted.
Adhd is getting distracted from what you’re doing and hours later you realize that you were supposed to be doing something else instead of jumping down the Google rabbit hole of interesting things
Y'all wanna hear some short stories? Okay here goes on from when I was in 4th grade. Be advised this features vom*t.
tldr: I was thrown up on during my 4th-grade graduation ceremony thing
We were doing this little graduation ceremony on stage of the lunchroom and my classmate's parents and whatnot were there watching. We were singing Twinkle twinkle little star or something and while I'm doing the hand motions for that I feel something drip on the back of my ankle. Thinking nothing of it I wipe it off with my other foot. Next thing I know the boy behind me throws up on me ew. I sent to the nurse to cleaned up and a fresh pair of clothes. When my parents came and got me my teacher had the audacity to tell me I did a terrible job like what's your problem.
This next story was when I was in fifth grade. Be advised this features blood.
tldr: I was traumatized by my blood-stained shorts
I wore a pair of khaki shorts that day and when through my daily fifth-grade routine. I went to school, did my work, played with my best guy friend Benjamin at the playground(I think that was his name), and switched classes next door. I rode carpool so at the end of the day my mom comes and picks me up, we ride home, and while I get out the car my mom said I had a stain on my shorts and I was like okay let me change them. I get to the room, remove my shorts & guess what? There was a bloodstain on the back of my shorts and I was so traumatized I never khaki shorts again. Seriously. To this day I only wear dark-colored shorts/pants and if I wear anything lighter I make sure I'm not going anywhere.
Adhd is doing something last minute becuase you felt that anxiety of the approaching deadline and you're rushing around trying to do everything before times up.