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If only people knew (anti-AI edition) (i.postimg.cc)
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[–] 19 points 1 year ago (8 children)

One of the diagnostic criteria of ADHD is that it’s life long, which means it can’t be acquired. However, it’s possible to acquire symptoms that are similar to ADHD, but then it’s probably something else.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago (7 children)

    That's confirms what I thought, ADHD pop into my feed regularly and is becoming more relatable, except for the lifelong issues. Thank you.

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  • [–] 26 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    A think to note is that a lot of people can begin displaying symptoms of ADHD as an adult, once the structure of life as a child goes away. I wasn't diagnosed until I was 23, and we never would have even considered I had it until I was 21. If you're relating to a lot of ADHD stuff, it might be worth getting tested. Worst case scenario, you don't have it but get pointed towards other supports for you struggles.

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  • [–] 10 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Thank, I've been an adult for a longtime now. I experienced a burnout a few years ago, it created lot of cognitive issues and sometimes I feel like I never fully recovered. Nothing life changing but enough for sometimes getting stuck not doing something I want or need to do, Anxious procrastination., And losing something I held in my hand a few seconds ago. Staying focused for a long time is harder than it used to etc. Hence my question about acquiring ADHD.

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  • [–] 9 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    If you’re concerned I think you should consider getting it checked out (or at least browse the ADHD communities to see if there are any other patterns you can spot).

    I recently got diagnosed with autism at ~30. I’ve lived my entire life under the impression that I’m ok, only to realize I’ve never really been ok.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    You are ok

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Very good of you to offer kindness.

    I would say more along the lines of: You are a valid human being and hold intrinsic value for who you are, regardless of diverging from typical neurological ranges.

    Much more verbose but, as someone not diagnosed with ADHD until my 30s (and ASD on top of that), I've learned that coping and masking in a society that generally tries to only give room for neurotypical people is inherently traumatic - being "different" and having trouble doing things that those around you have no bother with and having no idea why really fucks you up.

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