What do we know about self-talk among adults diagnosed with ADHD?
Adults with ADHD often have unhelpful thoughts, like negativity and overestimating abilities, worsening emotions and behavior.
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All under control (kind of)
This image illustrates how sometimes I wish to hide my ADHD struggles. I tell myself that all is under control even when I don’t really feel like it. All under control
Growing up with ADHD
When I was around 6-10 I never really showed any signs of ADHD except having a really bad hyperfixation to bugs. I didn’t have any real close friends so I never got invited to people’s houses. I made a few friends who also liked bugs but everyone found us weird. I used to be loud … Read more
What other diagnoses are seen with ADHD?
ADHD often co-occurs with oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorder in childhood and mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders in adulthood.
What is the relationship of ADHD to Substance Use Disorders?
Adults with ADHD face 4-5 times higher risk of Substance Use Disorder, influenced by genes and life experiences.
How is ADHD in adults an explanation for challenges and not an excuse?
An ADHD diagnosis can empower adults by guiding supportive strategies.
Musings of an ADHDer
I thought about what it might be like to walk around inside my brain during one of my creative moments and made this using SeaArt AI app on my phone. Shayne Swift
College took 7 years
I didn’t see an issue until adulthood. College was not a walk in the park. I was easily distracted, became over-stimulated and took on way too many tasks. I had a part-time job in college, was a Resident Assistant and a Full-Time student, while being involved in Student Government. Needless to say, I would burn … Read more
I have ADHD, I was born with ADHD and I like having ADHD
I have ADHD, I was born with ADHD and I like having ADHD, it’s not a problem, but it was until I got diagnosed At the age of 51 I was diagnosed with ADHD and whilst I’m proud of my achievements in life so far I have always struggled with the feeling that something was … Read more
My Life with ADHD and how I made it my superpower, also how it influence my career choice.
From a young age I knew I was different. My 1st memory of day dreaming was in first grade and during math. We were learning what a dozen was and I went to another land, I honestly don’t remember much of course but I do remember feeling like sad because I didn’t know what a … Read more