Just curious. I have done more research into the subject and it seems the 2 are closely related. Or that ADHD may be part of the autism spectrum? Not an expert.
But I have always felt like I viewed the world slightly differently. More rational, like why are these double standards ok, but those aren't. Why do I have to buy gifts for people so many times a year? Why would I give someone money for having a baby or getting married? Why do people expect me to call them "just to talk". I just don't seem to have that part of my brain that cares, but I do it to keep everyone happy type of thing.
There are just a lot of things that I don't get about people in general. I have never really put much stock into my ADHD. I thought it was not a real thing most of my life, that I was just hyper and having trouble focusing, and I learned to control it, I was fine. I'm the opposite of hyper now, my emotions rarely fluctuate. But lately, I have wondered if that is why I have trouble with people, and feel so different sometimes. Is this ADHD, or Autism maybe?
I still find myself saying the "wrong" thing often. But it makes sense in my head, if someone is willing to listen to my logic. Asking questions that most people seem to just accept as a part of life. Is this an ADHD thing? Is this just a most people are sheep type of thing? Or could I possibly have some mild form of Autism rather than ADHD.
Anyone here have thoughts or experience with this. I plan to consult a psychiatrist sometime soon. Just curious if other people have experienced this.
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I have ADHD. It’s harder for me to concentrate and I find that some simple tasks can be a bit challenging. I do try and be a perfectionist at times, but sometimes I can’t help it. My old lead who also had ADHD told me that I have a gift and to start using it to my advantage. Like we can start multiple different projects and if we are done helping one person we walk to the next individual. But it can be a challenge as I find it harder to meet people and have a true connection with someone.
I dont believe in diagnoses.
Good for you. Very helpful insight there.
I was 5 when I was diagnosed with ADHD. My parents raised me to think I will never add up to a normal man, going to normal schools. I never had inspiration, nor the academic support I needed to succeed but always had psychiatrist support my parents in gaslighting and degrading me.
My family matters and encounters with mental health professionals have been worse than I have been through racism & bullying in my entire life. So I cannot judge peoples differences by diagnoses.